CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The North Carolina Museum of History’s 21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration is focusing on environmental justice.
On QC@3, we spoke with Angela Thorpe, director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.
The free, virtual celebration is happening from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Jan. 29, the statewide kickoff to Black History Month.
This year’s theme: Black People – Green Planet Environmental Justice.
Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society since 2015, this year’s annual celebration will bring together organizations, authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and scholars to showcase the contributions that African Americans have made to North Carolina’s history and culture.
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The theme, Black People – Green Planet: Environmental Justice, will include a range of information highlighting amazing stories of resilience and courage in response to environmental racism, from the fight against PCB dumping in Warren County in 1983 to the long history of Black farmers, as well as success stories celebrating African Americans’ vital connections to the land and water, abound in North Carolina.
To ensure the safety of presenters, staff, and guests, this year’s annual festival will be held entirely online.
Engage with live-streamed events that include chef demonstrations, choir singers, a mural artist, author talks, Harvey Walker and the integration of football at Western Carolina University, and more - all from the safety and comfort of your home.
All sessions are free but require advance registration. Attendance to some free events will be limited. Please register in advance for these sessions and MORE at: https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/aacc-2022.
The event’s official hashtag is #AACC2022.
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