20th Annual African-American Cultural Celebration Shines Virtually Sat. January 30th

RALEIGH, NC – The 20th Annual African-American Cultural Celebration (AACC) will hold online virtual sessions on Saturday, January 30th. The AACC is a collaborative effort presented to the public by the North Carolina Museum of History. This annual celebration shines a light on contributions African-Americans have made to the history and culture of North Carolina. Due to Covid restrictions, the AACC Committee has created a schedule of online performances, showings, and informational sessions that bring together artists, musicians, filmmakers, and community organizations throughout North Carolina. The 2021 theme “Health and Healing” will include information for African-Americans about self-care and health disparities.

The annual AACC Festival would usually include very active performances by artists and reenactments by local actors, actresses, and troops. Music, art, and handmade crafts make the event enlightening and enjoyable for North Carolina residents of all ages. From pottery classes to history sessions the African-American cultural celebration promotes the significance of our hometown heroes and entrepreneurs of color that the public can learn from, support, and pay homage and respect. The North Carolina Museum of History has dedicated itself to bring the public these special memories and events, even during the pandemic.

To participate in the 2021 African-American Cultural Celebration registrations for each session are free and available. Sessions will be live streams and made available as videos on demand soon. Some performances and sessions will include:

• 105 Voices of History National HBCU Choir
• The African-American Quilt Circle of Durham
• The Allen Boys; Sacred Steel Band
• Writing for Children (session)
• Halifax Underground Railroad (session)
• And much more.

Join this kick-off to Black History Month on Saturday, January 30 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Registrations for all sessions are free and open to the public. Registration links to each event are available online at the North Carolina Museum of History website along with a full schedule.