CULTURAL
March 15, 2025
Jambalaya Soul Slam - Last Chance Poetry Slam
Doors Open: 7:30 PM, Show: 8:00 PM
Admission: $10
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is heading into spring with a powerful edition of our poetry slam! Come out and enjoy a dynamic spoken word event featuring the area's best wordsmiths. See some of the most amazing poets compete for a cash prize. This will be an amazing night of art, truth, and storytelling. Each poet is guaranteed to bring their best to the stage. These performances will be spectacular. It is the last opportunity for poets to earn an invitation to our finals in April. Don't miss it!
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
www.bullcitypoetryslam.com
March 15, 2025
The Science of Soul: A Black Women and Family Health Symposium
The Science of Soul: Where Culture Heals, Arts Speaks and Science Transforms
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Free Admission
Join in for lunch, impactful presentations and discussions addressing key topics in Black women's health, a little line dancing, and a live music set by Grammy-award nominated, Raheem DeVaugn. This event is limited. Must register and have e-ticket for entrance.
The Lincoln on Geer
406 W Geer Street, Durham, NC 27701
March 29, 2025
African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture Symposium
9:30 AM. - 4:30 PM.
Free; preregistration required.
The African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture Symposium explores the unsung historical legacy of African American plantspeople, horticulturalists, residential gardeners, and gardening clubs. These personal narratives and generational gardening practices have all too often been ignored, overlooked, or not fully appreciated within the framework of American landscape history, global ethno-botanical viewpoints, and contemporary environmental writing. This event will also be live-streamed
Join us at the Hayti Heritage Center on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. for a screening of the documentary film Family Tree, which will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Mavis Gragg, Alton Perry and Tyrone Williams, with Savi Horne moderating.
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
www.hayti.org
June 7, 2025
StoryTime with Willa Brigham and Linda Gorham
11:00 AM
$6.55+
Embark on a storytelling journey for the whole family featuring the talented storytellers, Willa Brigham and Linda Gorham! Willa Brigham, a beloved storyteller and two-time Emmy Award Winning Host of the television show, “Smart Start Kids,” has a knack for bringing characters to life and captivating young imaginations – enchanting children and adults alike with her lively narratives. Linda Gorham is a dynamic storyteller known for her energetic performances and engaging storytelling voice, that will draw you in and leave you spellbound as you experience tales of bravery, resilience – and folktales with a global spin. Together, they create a magical atmosphere that will bring joy and inspiration to audiences of all ages.
Carolina Theatre
309 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
Recurring until August 30, 2025
Durham African American History Guided Tour
10:00am
Admission: $6.99
Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or entrepreneurs, the African-American history tour will surely inspire. Join this walking tour on Saturdays hosted by a local historian to explore some of the sites related to Durham's brilliant African American history.
CCB Plaza
201 Corcoran St, Durham, North Carolina 27703
www.trianglewalkingtours.com
Jambalaya Soul Slam - Last Chance Poetry Slam
Doors Open: 7:30 PM, Show: 8:00 PM
Admission: $10
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is heading into spring with a powerful edition of our poetry slam! Come out and enjoy a dynamic spoken word event featuring the area's best wordsmiths. See some of the most amazing poets compete for a cash prize. This will be an amazing night of art, truth, and storytelling. Each poet is guaranteed to bring their best to the stage. These performances will be spectacular. It is the last opportunity for poets to earn an invitation to our finals in April. Don't miss it!
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
www.bullcitypoetryslam.com
March 15, 2025
The Science of Soul: A Black Women and Family Health Symposium
The Science of Soul: Where Culture Heals, Arts Speaks and Science Transforms
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Free Admission
Join in for lunch, impactful presentations and discussions addressing key topics in Black women's health, a little line dancing, and a live music set by Grammy-award nominated, Raheem DeVaugn. This event is limited. Must register and have e-ticket for entrance.
The Lincoln on Geer
406 W Geer Street, Durham, NC 27701
March 29, 2025
African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture Symposium
9:30 AM. - 4:30 PM.
Free; preregistration required.
The African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture Symposium explores the unsung historical legacy of African American plantspeople, horticulturalists, residential gardeners, and gardening clubs. These personal narratives and generational gardening practices have all too often been ignored, overlooked, or not fully appreciated within the framework of American landscape history, global ethno-botanical viewpoints, and contemporary environmental writing. This event will also be live-streamed
Join us at the Hayti Heritage Center on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. for a screening of the documentary film Family Tree, which will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Mavis Gragg, Alton Perry and Tyrone Williams, with Savi Horne moderating.
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
www.hayti.org
June 7, 2025
StoryTime with Willa Brigham and Linda Gorham
11:00 AM
$6.55+
Embark on a storytelling journey for the whole family featuring the talented storytellers, Willa Brigham and Linda Gorham! Willa Brigham, a beloved storyteller and two-time Emmy Award Winning Host of the television show, “Smart Start Kids,” has a knack for bringing characters to life and captivating young imaginations – enchanting children and adults alike with her lively narratives. Linda Gorham is a dynamic storyteller known for her energetic performances and engaging storytelling voice, that will draw you in and leave you spellbound as you experience tales of bravery, resilience – and folktales with a global spin. Together, they create a magical atmosphere that will bring joy and inspiration to audiences of all ages.
Carolina Theatre
309 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
Recurring until August 30, 2025
Durham African American History Guided Tour
10:00am
Admission: $6.99
Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or entrepreneurs, the African-American history tour will surely inspire. Join this walking tour on Saturdays hosted by a local historian to explore some of the sites related to Durham's brilliant African American history.
CCB Plaza
201 Corcoran St, Durham, North Carolina 27703
www.trianglewalkingtours.com
The Black Farmers’ Market happens rain or shine bi-monthly rotating between Durham and Raleigh to provide access to fresh foods from farms directly to customers. Join us on our journey to create a strong Black led food system right in the heart of North Carolina.
Durham
2nd Sundays
1-4 pm
Golden Belt Campus
930 Franklin St, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh
4th Sundays
1-4 pm
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
www.blackfarmersmkt.com
The Black Farmers’ Market happens rain or shine bi-monthly rotating between Durham and Raleigh to provide access to fresh foods from farms directly to customers. Join us on our journey to create a strong Black led food system right in the heart of North Carolina.
Durham
2nd Sundays
1-4 pm
Golden Belt Campus
930 Franklin St, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh
4th Sundays
1-4 pm
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
www.blackfarmersmkt.com