02/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2026 11:15
The Future of Black History
Downtown Cary Park's Academy Pavilion, 1 p.m.
"The Brilliance of Resilience" is this year's Future of Black History Month program theme, celebrating the power, creativity, intellect, and legacy of Black resilience throughout American history. This event brings together community members, students, educators, and leaders for an afternoon of reflection, inspiration, and collective empowerment. Keynote Speaker, Dr. Yohuru Williams, is a nationally recognized historian, prolific author, and sought-after commentator whose work focuses on the Civil Rights Movement, social justice, and education reform.
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