“COURAGE: The Carolina Story that Changed America” on display at JCSU

The exhibit “COURAGE: The Carolina Story that Changed America” is on display at Johnson C. Smith University’s James B. Duke Memorial Library while on long-term loan from the Levine Museum of the New South.

The interactive display chronicles the stories of the citizens of Clarendon County, S.C., who fought for civil rights and equality in education in their community.

The exhibit is open to the public and students during regular library hours and admission is free.

More information: www.jcsu.edu


Charlotte African American Festival

Meet Mega Award Wining Feature Filmmaker and Billboard Top Ten Songwriter Tim Greene At The Greene Screen To Success Section Of The Festival.

Saturday Feb. 23rd and Sunday Feb. 24th 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Independence High School Campus - 1967 Patriot Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227

For more info call: (704) 206 - 0042 or visit: charlotteafricanamericanfestival.com/

City of Charlotte MLK Holiday Parade

Charlotte’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade features local high school marching bands, Junior ROTC, social and community service organizations, religious and community leaders and others.

The parade runs along North Tryon Street from 9th Street to Stonewall Street. It kicks off at 11 a.m. on Jan. 19.

More information: charmeck.org 

Black History Month film series

Staff at the Hickory Grove library branch will facilitate a film series that ties in with Black History Month. Past series have focused on prominent performers, as well as documentaries.

The films will be shown on Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. on each date.

More information: www.cmlibrary.org

Black History Month program

The Independence Regional library branch is hosting a discussion of African American young adult authors and their impact on teens today. The event will be held on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.

More information: www.cmlibrary.org

Special programs airing on TV64 during February

Andrew Young Presents:  The Whirlwinds of Revolt

Saturday, Feb. 9 -- 5-6 p.m.

We Have A Dream

Saturday, Feb. 16 -- 5-7 p.m.

Gospel Superfest 13^th Annual Salute to Black History

Saturday, Feb. 23 -- 5-6 p.m.

28^th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Shows

Sunday, Feb. 24 -- 6-8 p.m.

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