Juneteenth Event @ Ada Jenkins Center

by Kenya Winston | Jun 8, 2026

This year’s event will be held throughout our entire campus and will highlight local organizations and businesses- culminating with a short program and celebration in our gymnasium. This free celebration and family day includes: Short- program + musical performances...

Melanated Small Biz Fest

by Kenya Winston | Feb 1, 2026

Get ready to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses at the Melanated Small Biz Fest – it’s going to be a day filled with vibes!  

Afro Legacy Fest

by Kenya Winston | Feb 1, 2026

In partnership with La Casa de la Cultura, Afro Legacy Fest 2026 is a call to unity, a tribute to resilience, and a space to honor our roots while building a brighter future together. Learn, share, and empower your skills through hands-on experiences. Join us for...

Black History Month Celebration in Huntersville

by Kenya Winston | Feb 1, 2026

The Town of Huntersville Parks & Recreation Department is presenting a Black History Month program This is a free event. The evening will begin with light refreshments and a browse through The Homage Exhibit, proud sponsor of this year’s Black History Month...

Past. Present. Future: Preserving Black History Across Generations

by Kenya Winston | Feb 1, 2026

In the D. Oscar & Heide Groomes Creative Annex of the Gantt Center stands a 70-foot mural that tells the story of Black Charlotte—its past, its present, and the futures imagined by generations of change-makers. In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a...