Black History Committee

For more information about Black History events at JCC,
please contact Shenika Thorb at (919) 464-2377

Black Business Expo 23
Building Resiliency Event

 


EVENTS

2023
01
Feb

Black History Month Kick-off and Workshop

presented by the Student Government Association and The Black History Committee

"Building Resiliency: How Cultural Competence is Key in Developing Resilient People in the school(s) and in the community" by Ken Joyner
 
We will teach about the importance of learning how to practice and approach people from a position of being culturally competent. It will also provide ways to help build resilience in one's self, in others, and within the community.
 
Date and Time Wednesday, February 1st 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location Tart Building - Student Success Center
Room 151
07
Feb

Game Day

Join in on the fun and play some of your favorite games like Jenga, Checkers, Corn Hole, and more!
There will be music, snacks and refreshments to keep your energy up for your friendly matches.

Date and Time Tuesday, February 7th
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location Great Hall Tart Building 
07Feb

Kahoots Trivia Night

Mic The virtual game night will provide an opportunity for participants to test their knowledge of Black history and win $200 in Amazon Gift Card prizes !! Do you think you have what it takes to win it all !?  

Live on Microsoft Teams   
Meeting ID: 288 973 841 025
Passcode: CWYmMJ

Date and Time Tuesday, February 7th
7:00 p.m.
15Feb

Spoken Word

Come and showcase your talent of vocabulary, verses, bars, and/or melodies at Spoken Word.

Register NOW before the deadline of February 13th to participate.

Date and Time Wednesday, February 15th 
12:00 p.m.
22Feb

Black History Expo

The annual Black Business Expo will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about and shop several local Black owned businesses. Participating business will have products and services that they offer while networking and knowledge sharing.  

Date and Time Wednesday, February 22nd
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location Great Hall Tart Building
28
Feb

 Black History Exhibit and Reception

This culminating event is presented in collaboration with JCC's History Club. Artifacts and other items from the NC Museum of Art and the Heritage Club will be on display first hand during this event.  Come and see these awesome pieces of art and history while enjoying food, music, and fellowship.

Date and Time Tuesday, February 28th
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m
Location Great Hall Tart Building