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 »
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Rosepot Collection: African American Culture Arts To Be Unveiled at Arts Council Today
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 »
Black History Month At The Wayne County Public Library
The Wayne County Public Library will be celebrating Black History Month this year with a variety of programming throughout February. Library locations may also have additional-in person activities or “take and make” kits. Please call your local branch to find out more! Black History Month with the Winn FamilySteele Memorial Library | February 3 @…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Teacher Is A Hero To Museum Educator
You may be astonished to know the lives you touch and influence. Pepper Capps Hill is an educator at the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington. At the start of February, she posted one of her weekly educational videos for children aged 3 – 6 sharing a simple message about racism and the importance of treating everyone…… read more »
Museum’s 135th USCT Exhibit Opens This Saturday
The Wayne County Museum opens its newest exhibit this weekend. In honor of Black History Month, the local museum will showcase the history of the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War, particularly the 135th United States Colored Troop formed right here in Goldsboro. Jennifer Kuykendall, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Museum, appeared…… read more »
Black History Month In Goldsboro
It is Black History Month. Across the nation, citizens are celebrating the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual and political development. This month, the City of Goldsboro approved its annual Black History Month Proclamation as proudly read by council member Brandi Matthews. The proclamation states: “Africans Americans have…… read more »
