Durham’s African American Heritage

Durham’s African American Heritage will be honored during February which is known as Black History Month.  Events include a diverse film festival, storytelling and music, star gazing, a motorized guided tour of Durham, and an incredible art exhibit. The Hayti … Continue reading

Durham Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Durham celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several events honoring his legacy.   January 11 Celebration at First Presbyterian Church on Main Street at Noon will include remarks from local leaders, elected officials, and musical selections from the Durham … Continue reading

North Carolina Central University Named HBCU of the Year

North Carolina Central University is named the HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest. During the annual awards contest recognizing achievement among the national’s one-hundred and eleven historically black colleges and universities, North Carolina Central University also earned Best Student … Continue reading

Juneteenth Celebration: African American Independence Day

Don’t miss the 12th Annual North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration.  This all takes place in nearby Downtown Durham on Saturday, June 18 from 1 pm to 10 pm.  This is a celebration of African American Independence Day. This fun-filled, educational, and … Continue reading

Mavis Will Take You There: Full Frame Theater in Durham

MAVIS! is returning to Durham for a one-night-only free screening at the Full Frame Theater on 320 Blackwell Street at the American Tobacco Campus on November 20 at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm). The Full Frame Theater makes its home … Continue reading

Durham African American Community Events

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast of Durham, North Carolina is honored to be named the Best Black-Owned Bed and Breakfast in America by Black Enterprise magazine.  We feature some of the African-American heritage events happening in the Bull City. Historian … Continue reading

150th Anniversary Civil War Surrender

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast is thankful to be located in an area with so much important history.  The Bennett Place Historic Site is a simple farmhouse that was located between Confederate General Johnston’s headquarters in Greensboro and Union General Sherman’s … Continue reading

Durham Celebrates Black History Month

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast is honored to be named the number one black-owned bed and breakfast in America by Black Enterprise.  We want to let people know that the 13th annual Durham MLK (Martin Luther King) Black History Month … Continue reading

Durham Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!  The city of Durham has helped shape racial equality during the civil rights movement and continues to do so today.  More than 100 years ago Durham was a role model for the black … Continue reading