The Wayne County Museum’s 2024 Black History exhibit “Rooted in Faith” is now on display. … read more »
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Black History Exhibit on Display at Wayne County Museum
Mount Olive’s Black History Parade
In spite of the rain the Black History Parade made its way down Breazeale Avenue Saturday afternoon.… read more »
WCC To Celebrate Black History with Presentation on 135th US Colored Troops
Wayne Community College will hold a talk on the 135th United States Colored Troops next week in recognition of Black History Month. The presentation is set for 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. It will be held in Room 101 of the Walnut Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Jay and Amy Bauer,…… read more »
Black History Month Art Contest Winners
UScellular announced the three winners of its eighth Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. A celebration event was held at the local Goldsboro Club located at 1401 Royall Ave. Public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in…… read more »
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Mt. Olive Salutes Black History Month [Photo Gallery]
(GDN)–The Town of Mount Olive Hosted a Black History Parade Saturday afternoon. More than 100 units took part in the Parade down Breazeale Ave. Photo essay by Bobby Williams… read more »
Mount Olive Hosts Black History Parade On Saturday
(GDN) — Black History Month comes alive in Mount Olive this weekend. The Unity Organization holds its 15th Annual Black History Month Parade in Mount Olive this Saturday, February 26th. The day is for the community to come together and give special recognition while greeting those who live in other states and have returned home…… read more »
Commissioners Proclaim Black History Month In Wayne County
(GDN) – Wayne County is celebrating Black History Month. At its Tuesday, February 1st meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed February as Black History Month in Wayne County. Commissioner Antonio Williams read the proclamation. The proclamation states “much of Wayne County’s honor, strength and stature can be attributed to the diversity of…… read more »
Museum’s Black History Exhibit Opens Saturday
The Wayne County Museum’s annual Black History exhibit will open on Saturday, February 5. This year the show is entitled “Culture & Community”, and it explores the historic Black neighborhoods of Goldsboro and Mount Olive. The show will focus on the churches, schools, businesses, and community leaders that made up the heart & soul of…… read more »
Rosepot Collection: African American Culture Arts To Be Unveiled at Arts Council Today
For her first public showing and in celebration of Black History Month, Goldsboro native Mollissie Peterson will bring a sampling of her vast collection of art and artifacts to share with residents of her hometown. Rosepot Collection: African American Culture Arts will be on exhibit at the Arts Council of Wayne County, 102 N. John…… read more »
Voting Begins In UScellular’s Annual Black History Month Art Contest
Voting is now open in UScellular’s Eighth Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County in Goldsboro. Voting is available online, and the Wayne County community can go here to vote for their favorite piece of original art. This year, UScellular introduced an exciting new element to the contest.…… read more »
