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 free Zoom webinars on African American history in our community and state.
On Mondays, Feb. 1, 8 and 22, the public is invited to attend the Zoom webinars online or by phone. There is no cost to participate, but registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/WF/BlackHistoryWebinars. 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.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WFBlackHistoryWebinars or contact Senior Planner Michelle Michael at mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov.
To view Wake Forest’s full array of Black History Month events and activities, including our Black History Month Honor Roll and “Art That Reflects,” visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Celebrate Black History.”
