Wayne Community College will celebrate Black History Month with several activities on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
The celebration will take place from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Dr. G. Herman Porter Atrium located inside the Wayne Learning Center (the main building on campus with the flag poles in front). It is free and open to the public.
Representatives from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), sororities and fraternities, small businesses, and community organizations will share information with attendees. The event will also feature displayed artwork from previous issues of Renaissance, WCC’s writers’ and artists’ magazine.
Those who attend the celebration are welcome to wear red, green, yellow, black, or traditional attire/prints. A group photo will be taken at 12:15 p.m.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month’s national recognition.
WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at 919-739-6729.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.