Upcoming events
off-site event
MEN MENDING MINDS 2023
July 29th, 2023
2 pm.
The Dream Center
Join us at The Dream Center is Burlington, NC as we present various topics for our men and young men to discuss, provide, advice, and encouragement on the topics.
Our panelists are soon to be announced, but be sure to get your ticket EARLY!!! You don’t want to miss this!
Past 2023 events
off-site event
Phenomenal
Women 2023
March 18th, 2023
1 - 4 pm.
Free Event
Occasions Catering & Southern Cuisine
286 Front Street
Burlington, NC 27215
Phenomenal Women recognizes Black women leaders in Alamance County—artists, writers, poets, singers, educators, philanthropists, doctors, lawyers, directors, social workers, community organizers.
Join us in honoring these leaders—Pre registration to attend this event is required! (Click here to register)
Learn more at the Event Page by clicking here.
Past 2022 events
SAVE THE DATE!
4TH annual
Gospel Legends
October 15th, 2022
Offsite: 734 Apple St. Burlington, NC
Make sure to save the date for our 4th Annual "Gospel Legends" event! This annual event, which began in 2018, showcases Black gospel and celebrates its deeply moving music performed by experienced and emerging local artists: soloists, groups, bands, and choirs.
Visit the 2021 Event page here!
TALENT SHOWCASE:
THE ROAD
TO NEW YORK
AACAHC will host auditions for local talent — We're looking for actors, musicians, dancers, artists, and entertainers of all kinds and all ages! We'll be celebrating and recognizing our local Black talent.
We are looking to send 1 Alamance-based entertainer on an expense-paid trip to NYC for a chance to audition at the World Famous Apollo Theatre for Amateur Night! $10 audition fee.
Visit the Event page here! See Sponsorship levels here!
SAVE THE DATE!
3rd annual
Men & Music
June 25th, 2022
Offsite: Location TBA
Make sure to save the date for our 3rd Annual "Men & Music" event! We'll be celebrating and recognizing the achievements of the musicians in our community.
off-site event
Phenomenal
Women 2022
March 26th, 2022
12 - 2 pm. Doors open at 11:30 am.
Free Event
Vailtree Event Center
1567 Bakatsias Ln.
Haw River, NC
Phenomenal Women recognizes Black women leaders in Alamance County—artists, writers, poets, singers, educators, philanthropists, doctors, lawyers, directors, social workers, community organizers.
Join us in honoring these leaders—Pre registration to attend this event is required! (Click here to register)
Learn more at the Event Page by clicking here.
vIRTUAL EVENT
GROUNDWATER PRESENTATION
April 2nd, 2022
9 am - 12 pm
This is a Virtual Event!
AACAHC and the Alamance Racial Equity Alliance (AREA) are organizing a virtual introduction to racial equity: "Groundwater Presentation" hosted by the Racial Equity Institute (REI). *Pre-Registration is required!*
Register here: https://conta.cc/3sEm4F0
This virtual Groundwater Presentation by REI will provide Alamance-based participants with critical knowledge about the impact of systemic and institutional racism in our society including areas such as education, healthcare, and criminal justice.
For questions and accessibility requests, please contact alamanceracialequity@gmail.com. This program is funded in-part by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.
Off-site Event
BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
"A NIGHT OF HISTORY"
February 26th, 2022
Offsite: ECCO Building at Ebenezer United Church of Christ
The 3rd Annual #BlackHistoryMonth event: "A Night of History" celebrated African American roots by showcasing rich, inspiring, African traditions with the DON Foli African Drums/Dancing Ensemble; immerse in history as Diane Faison performs a captivating monologue as Harriet Tubman; and more!
Learn + see more at the Event Page by clicking here.
Virtual Event
African American
Read-In
February 12th, 2022
Virtual: Visit alamancelibraries.org for more info!
Zoom link: tinyurl.com/aareadin2022
Free Event! Share your own words, read the words of your favorite African American authors (or poets, philosophers, etc), or join in just to listen.
Past 2021 events
3rd annual
GOSPEL LEGENDS
Event
November 13, 2021
Mayco Bigelow Community Center
The 3rd Annual Gospel Legends event celebrated Black gospel through local artist performances. Performers included Jae Emmanuel, Voices For Christ, Beyond Blessed, The Faithful Heirs, and Marcus Williams.
Learn + see more at the Event Page by clicking here.
Stories Of Alamance
Screening
December 4, 2021
Elon University
This oral history + digital storytelling project is a collaboration between AACAHC, Elon University + the Mayco Bigelow Community Center. The purpose of this project is to record, preserve, and present stories from and about people and places in Burlington’s African American communities.
Learn + see more at the Event Page by clicking here.
Fundraiser:
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December 16, 2021
Freehand Market
Freehand Market in Saxapahaw donated 20% of every purchase on 12/16 to the #AACAHCenter.
Freehand is a sustainable goods + gift boutique shop located in the mill village in the heart of Saxapahaw, NC. This store is all about ethical, low-waste, local + handmade products—so bring your holiday gift list with you! Shop at Freehand + learn more by clicking here.
Past events and exhibits
The African-American Cultural, Arts & History Center remains grateful for the various support that it receives from the community at large, County Commissioners, City of Burlington, May Memorial Library, North Park Library, Elon University, and Alamance Community College. Because of your support, Alamance County has an active organization, vital, historical center that is making the connection between Alamance County’s African-American past and present through educational and public programs, exhibits and special events. The Center’s collection supports telling the County’s African-American history from its inception to present day.
Soulful Sounds of History
We Speak Your Name
Wyatt Outlaw
February 10, 2018
May Memorial Library
"Soulful Sounds of History" celebrated the Famous Flames. The famouse flames topped the Billboard Charts in the 1960's and included two local legends, Bobby Bennett and J.C. Davis.
March 9, 2018
May Memorial Library
Alamance County is home to many phenomenal women who have made great strides in the community. On March 9th we had the privilege of honoring 50 of these woman.
April 5 - April 14, 2018
CoOperative
In April we launched our Wyatt Outlaw Exhibit. He was the first African American to be elected to be Town Commissioner and Constable of the town of Graham. He was brutally murdered by the Klu Klux Klan in 1870.
A Troubled Legacy
Men & Music
Gospel Legends
May 19, 2018
Union Chapel Church of Christ
During the integration of public schools in 1969, black students from Jordan Sellars were being sent to Williams High School. Soon after, riots broke out and Leon Mebane, a black student, was killed. His murder remains unsolved. On May 19th, we gathered to watch a documentary on these riots to commemorate Leon Mebane.
June 9, 2018
Paramount Theater
Alamance County is home to many distinguished men, we celebrated their accomplishments and honored them at our Men & Music Event
October 13, 2019
Paramount Theater
An afternoon of celebration and education of our local gospel artist.
2019 Gospel Legends
2018 Men & Music
