Black History Month

Race

'Limits of Freedom' exhibition opens in High Point

David Ford

It explores the lives of free and enslaved African Americans in Guilford and Rockingham counties from the 1700s to emancipation.

An exhibit table with photos and information

Race

High Point Museum opens Black History Month civil rights exhibit

David Ford

“To Form a More Perfect Union” features a collection of African American stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service to commemorate historic civil rights milestones.

a painting by Minnie Evans shows a mix of human and animal faces with a divine figure at the top of the painting surrounded by stars

Arts

'Draw or Die' documentary by NC filmmaker spotlights artist Minnie Evans

Abe Levine

The vibrant, serene patterns of Minnie Evans’ drawings are instantly recognizable, but during her life, she was an outsider to mainstream art…

A historical marker commemorates the site of the Greensboro sit-ins, an integral part of Black history in the United States. AP/CHUCK BURTON

Arts, Music & Culture

'Lifted Voices' brings Black history to life in Greensboro

Santiago Ochoa

The Greensboro History Museum will host its annual Lifted Voices: Black History event to commemorate Black History Month in the area.

A marker in downtown Winston-Salem commemorating the first successful sit-in North Carolina pictured in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. SANTIAGO OCHOA/WFDD

Arts, Music & Culture

Forsyth County libraries offer new self-guided tour of Winston-Salem's Black history

Santiago Ochoa

The Forsyth County Public Library system has nearly a dozen events and programs scheduled to recognize Black History Month.

A woman walks through the self-guided tour of the "We Built This" exhibit at Union Station Friday. PAUL GARBER/WFDD.

Race

Black builders and craftspeople honored in new exhibit

Paul Garber

The city of Winston-Salem is honoring Black History Month with a traveling exhibit celebrating the history of Black builders and craftspeople.

Arts, Music & Culture

North Carolina Museum of History kicks off Black History Month with free cultural celebrations

Neal Charnoff

The North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh is presenting several events this week to kick off Black History Month.

Chenita Johnson, the vice president of the Winston-Salem African American Archive, said that researching and writing her book for 12 years was a "labor of love," but also "a blessing." The book tells the stories of African American firsts in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County dating back to 1763. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Race

Winston-Salem native documents African American 'firsts' in the area

Amy Diaz

After more than a decade of research and writing, a Winston-Salem native has published a history of African American "firsts” in the area dating back to 1763.

The first African American Resilience history presentation will be held on Feb. 22, at the Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem. The next event is scheduled for Feb. 27, at the Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Race

Winston-Salem African American Archive programs will explore local Black history

Amy Diaz

The first African American Resilience history program will be hosted at the Central branch of the Forsyth County Public Library next week. The…

A&T Four 11th grader Keith Bradley wears a "Black Voters Matter" shirt outside of the International Civil Rights Museum

Education

Guilford County students honor legacy of the A&T Four civil rights activists

Amy Diaz

On February 1, 1960, four Black students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University took a stand against segregation. This week,…