February is designated as Black History Month. This is a time to learn and share experiences in our communities. We celebrate the triumphs and honor the hardships that many have suffered. Following are events held in the Piedmont Triad that celebrate Black History Month: GreensboroBlack History Month Trivia - All Month!Hosted by the Glenn McNairy Branch Library at 4860 Lake Jeanette Rd., Greensboro.Test your trivia knowledge with a quiz on African American history throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. At the end of the month, the participant with the most correct answers will win a $10 gift card from the local Black-owned business, Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie. This is a free event.Black History CelebrationFeb. 4, 2:30 p.m. at UNCG Mary Channing Coleman Building on 1408 Walker Ave., GreensboroFood, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Local Black-owned food trucks and vendors will be present, as well as a fun interactive kids' corner for children.Black History Month Genealogy Banquet & ConferenceFeb. 10, 7-10 p.m. Black History Month Genealogy BanquetFeb. 11, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Black History Month Genealogy ConferenceThe Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will be celebrating 25 years with its 20th banquet and conference. AAHGS is a national organization dedicated to promoting research, study and publication of the history and genealogy of Americans with a particular interest in persons of African descent. It's headquartered in Washington, D.C., with 40 chapters nationwide.Both events will be held at the Gala Banquet at Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport in Greensboro.Attendees must purchase a ticket for entry.High Point"The Spirit of Harriet Tubman" with Diane FaisonFeb. 11, 1-3 p.m. at the High Point Museum on 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High PointDiane Faison is performing her one-person drama that depicts the life of abolitionist and Underground Railroad worker Harriet Tubman. There is a free performance.The History of CUCC in High PointFeb. 18, 10 a.m. at the High Point Museum on 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High PointThe High Point Historical Society will be hosting Angela Roberson, pastor of Congregational United Church of Christ (CUCC), who will take visitors on a journey to see the significant contributions the church has made to the city. This event is free.The Montford Point Marines of High PointFeb. 25, 1-2 p.m. at the High Point Museum on 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High PointThe Montford Point Marines of High Point will be recognized, remembered and honored. More than 20,000 African Americans trained in segregated facilities from 1942 to 1949 at Montford Point and became the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. This is a free event. Lexington"We're Better Together" 2nd Annual Black History CelebrationFeb. 5, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at City Hall at 28 West Center St., LexingtonThe City of Lexington, along with the Black History Committee and community partners, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Black History Celebration. African American community leaders, educators, businesses and others will be honored during this event.Guest artist Master Christopher and local church choirs will perform, including a step show immediately following the event.Thomasville2023 Black History Month Program - Unchained MemoriesFeb. 23, 6-9 p.m. at Reginald Strickland Center, 800 Kahler St., ThomasvilleFeb. 24, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Reginald Strickland Center, 800 Kahler St., ThomasvilleCouncilwoman Wendy Sellars is hosting a community viewing and discussion of the documentary "Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives." This is a two-part event. Honorable Judge Rosalind Baker, the first African American district court judge in Davidson County, will speak on Feb. 24. There is no entry fee for this event.Winston-SalemHanes Mall Black Owned Business ExpoFeb. 25, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-SalemHanes Mall and CBL Specialty Leasing will be hosting the first Black-Owned Business Expo to celebrate and support local Black-owned businesses in our area. Businesses interested in participating can sign up at this link.Delta Arts Center Gallery ExpoHours variesThe art gallery and cultural center is located in East Winston-Salem as the heart of the local African-American community. The exhibitions are free and open to the public.African American Read-InFeb. 9, 4 p.m. at 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-SalemThe Friends of the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center and the Delta Arts Center are hosting the 33rd National African American Read-In. The community is invited to listen and read aloud any works by African American writers. 'Hidden Figures' Guest SpeakerFeb. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4403 Country Club RoadThe South Fork Community Center will host keynote speaker Katherine Moore, daughter of the late Katherine Johnson, who worked as a mathematician for NASA on calculations that helped send astronauts into space. Johnson and other Black female mathematicians have been the subjects of the book and movie, “Hidden Figures.” STEM researchers, scientists, doctors and other professionals will also be on hand to discuss their work.Honoring RetireesFeb. 19, 1 p.m. virtualThe police and fire departments will honor select retirees, and recreation and parks will showcase entries in its Black History Month creative arts contest, virtually on WSTV Digital Media.Showcase of Song: An African-American Cultural CelebrationFeb. 25, 12 p.m. at Union Baptist Church on 1200 North Trade St. The showcase features the historical significance of gospel hymns, coded messages and lyrics through performances ranging from Africa to modern-day American gospel music. Freedom DayFeb. 26, 3p .m. at 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-SalemThe Delta Arts Center is hosting Freedom Day with performances by the Otesha Creative Dance Ensemble.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — February is designated as Black History Month. This is a time to learn and share experiences in our communities. We celebrate the triumphs and honor the hardships that many have suffered.
Following are events held in the Piedmont Triad that celebrate Black History Month:
Greensboro
Hosted by the Glenn McNairy Branch Library at 4860 Lake Jeanette Rd., Greensboro.
Test your trivia knowledge with a quiz on African American history throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. At the end of the month, the participant with the most correct answers will win a $10 gift card from the local Black-owned business, Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie. This is a free event.
Feb. 4, 2:30 p.m. at UNCG Mary Channing Coleman Building on 1408 Walker Ave., Greensboro
Food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Local Black-owned food trucks and vendors will be present, as well as a fun interactive kids' corner for children.
Hearst OwnedKwame Brathwaite
Kwame Brathwaite, Grandassa Models at the Merton Simpson Gallery, New York, ca. 1967; from Kwame Brathwaite: Black Is Beautiful (Aperture, 2019)
Feb. 10, 7-10 p.m. Black History Month Genealogy Banquet
Feb. 11, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Black History Month Genealogy Conference
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will be celebrating 25 years with its 20th banquet and conference. AAHGS is a national organization dedicated to promoting research, study and publication of the history and genealogy of Americans with a particular interest in persons of African descent. It's headquartered in Washington, D.C., with 40 chapters nationwide.
Both events will be held at the Gala Banquet at Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport in Greensboro.
Attendees must purchase a ticket for entry.
High Point
Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m. at the High Point Museum on 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point
Diane Faison is performing her one-person drama that depicts the life of abolitionist and Underground Railroad worker Harriet Tubman. There is a free performance.
Hearst OwnedHigh Point Museum
Feb. 18, 10 a.m. at the High Point Museum on 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point
The High Point Historical Society will be hosting Angela Roberson, pastor of Congregational United Church of Christ (CUCC), who will take visitors on a journey to see the significant contributions the church has made to the city. This event is free.
Feb. 25, 1-2 p.m. at the High Point Museum on 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point
The Montford Point Marines of High Point will be recognized, remembered and honored. More than 20,000 African Americans trained in segregated facilities from 1942 to 1949 at Montford Point and became the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. This is a free event.
Hearst OwnedHigh Point Museum
Lexington
Feb. 5, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at City Hall at 28 West Center St., Lexington
The City of Lexington, along with the Black History Committee and community partners, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Black History Celebration. African American community leaders, educators, businesses and others will be honored during this event.
Guest artist Master Christopher and local church choirs will perform, including a step show immediately following the event.
Thomasville
Feb. 23, 6-9 p.m. at Reginald Strickland Center, 800 Kahler St., Thomasville
Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Reginald Strickland Center, 800 Kahler St., Thomasville
Councilwoman Wendy Sellars is hosting a community viewing and discussion of the documentary "Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives." This is a two-part event. Honorable Judge Rosalind Baker, the first African American district court judge in Davidson County, will speak on Feb. 24. There is no entry fee for this event.
Hearst OwnedKwame Brathwaite and Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles
Kwame Brathwaite, Photo shoot at a public school for one of the AJASS-associated modeling groups that emulated the Grandassa Models and began to embrace natural hairstyles. Harlem, ca. 1966; from Kwame Brathwaite: Black Is Beautiful (Aperture, 2019)
Winston-Salem
Feb. 25, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem
Hanes Mall and CBL Specialty Leasing will be hosting the first Black-Owned Business Expo to celebrate and support local Black-owned businesses in our area. Businesses interested in participating can sign up at this link.
Hours varies
The art gallery and cultural center is located in East Winston-Salem as the heart of the local African-American community. The exhibitions are free and open to the public.
African American Read-In
Feb. 9, 4 p.m. at 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-Salem
The Friends of the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center and the Delta Arts Center are hosting the 33rd National African American Read-In. The community is invited to listen and read aloud any works by African American writers.
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'Hidden Figures' Guest Speaker
Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4403 Country Club Road
The South Fork Community Center will host keynote speaker Katherine Moore, daughter of the late Katherine Johnson, who worked as a mathematician for NASA on calculations that helped send astronauts into space.
Johnson and other Black female mathematicians have been the subjects of the book and movie, “Hidden Figures.” STEM researchers, scientists, doctors and other professionals will also be on hand to discuss their work.
Honoring Retirees
Feb. 19, 1 p.m. virtual
The police and fire departments will honor select retirees, and recreation and parks will showcase entries in its Black History Month creative arts contest, virtually on WSTV Digital Media.
Showcase of Song: An African-American Cultural Celebration
Feb. 25, 12 p.m. at Union Baptist Church on 1200 North Trade St.
The showcase features the historical significance of gospel hymns, coded messages and lyrics through performances ranging from Africa to modern-day American gospel music.
Freedom Day
Feb. 26, 3p .m. at 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-Salem
The Delta Arts Center is hosting Freedom Day with performances by the Otesha Creative Dance Ensemble.