Black History Month Webinars
February is Black History Month, and the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission is celebrating by partnering with the Wake Forest Historical Museum to offer a series of Zoom webinars on African American history in our community and state.
On Mondays, Feb. 1 at 6:00 pm, Feb. 8 and 22, at 7 p.m., the public is invited to attend the Zoom webinars online or by phone. There is no cost to participate, but registration is encouraged. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the February 1 webinar will feature Adrienne Nirde, Associate Director at NC African American Heritage Commission (NCAAHC), who will discuss the mission of the NCAAHC and the Freedom Roads Initiative.
On February 8 at 7 p.m., Senior Planner Michelle Michael and special guest Ricardo Young will discuss the Preservation of the Ailey Young House and site.
The February 22 webinar will also begin at 7 p.m. and feature Dr. Sean Colbert-Lewis, Associate Professor of History and Director of Teacher Education for the History Department at NC Central University.
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