Martin Luther King Jr. visited Shaw University in April 1960 for a three-day meeting on racial equality. | Photo via State Archives of North Carolina
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is today and we’re remembering his presence in the City of Oaks and highlighting what you can do to honor his life and legacy.
How is Dr. King connected to NC + the Triangle?
King’s first visit to Raleigh was in April 1960 to support the Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at Shaw University.
King spoke to an integrated audience of ~5,000 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh on July 31, 1966. Read about his visit here.
What can I do to celebrate?
45th Annual Martin Luther King Memorial March | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | State Capitol Building | Free | This march will begin at the State Capitol Building and invites the community to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
John Chavis Memorial Park Presents King Day Celebration | 12-3 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park | Free | Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a clean-up event, educational presentations, activities for kids, and a birthday celebration for Dr. King.
Impact Series: Chamber Treasures | 7:30-9 p.m. | Hayes Barton United Methodist Church | Free | Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a concert composed by NC native James Dargan.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Introduction to Tai Chi | 10-11:30 a.m. | North Regional Library | Free | Learn the basics of this Chinese mind + body focused martial art.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co. | $75 | Create Instagram-worthy cookies with Darling Designs Baking Co.
Community & Cocktails: DJ Night | 7-9 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | Price of purchase | Enjoy the tunes of DJ Skylan while sipping cocktails + catching up with friends — plus, the event will support the non-profit Designed for Joy.
Kick off the new year with a fun getaway for the whole family. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC
In Greenville, every ‘yes’ leads to a new adventure. Add an extra scoop of ice cream or choose dessert before dinner. Find even sweeter deals on accommodations during your visit. Plus, discover kid-approved activities and meals that will leave everyone saying ‘yes’ to Greenville. When it’s a ‘yes’ day, the possibilities for family fun are endless.
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Travel
RDU ended 2024 with a record-breaking 15.5 million passengers, a 6.5% increase from 2023. December saw over 1.3 million travelers, up 12.4%. Economic impact for RDU topped $24 billion, supporting nearly 140,000 jobs and contributing significantly to state revenue, as it prepares for expanded airline services in 2025.
Open
Starting today, Raleigh pizza spot Oakwood Pizza Box will be open on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m. Stop in to the Oak City fixture for a slice of the Broccoli Rabe special or try one of the other 40+ cheesy spots around town for a good slice.
Feel Good
Dr. Richard Bedlack, founder of Duke’s ALS Clinic, is collaborating with NC State design students to create fashionable, accessible clothing for ALS patients. The project aims to address challenges like limited muscle control, offering stylish designs with features like velcro and stretchy materials. (Axios Raleigh)
Try This
Pullen Community Center is hosting a family-friendly program on Saturday, Feb. 22 to learn about honey bees and beekeeping. The event includes a presentation, hands-on stations with live bees in enclosed observation hives, and a question + answer forum. The program is open to ages nine and up + registration is required.
Edu
Did you know? There’s a new Magnet Middle in Cary — and applications are still open. It’s the first of its kind among Wake County Public Schools, offering high school credits in a dynamic learning environment. Apply by Thursday, Jan. 23.*
Shop
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This piece is entitled “Rose, a beautiful girl, 2024" by Maya Freelon. | Photo courtesy of Maya Freelon
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting artist Maya Freelon’s “Whippersnappers” collection at Historic Stagville in Durham. It was free to attend and this week is the final week to view. Fun fact: You’ve probably seen some of Maya’s work in Raleigh.
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