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Black History Month

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I’m excited to share that we will be celebrating Black History Month from February 1st to March 1st with a variety of events, including a powerful play, trivia night, and a spades tournament, all designed to honor the contributions of Black Americans. Make sure to register for these free events, as they require registration, and join us in recognizing this important month in our community.
Detailed Summary
Good evening, everyone! I'm thrilled to share some exciting events coming up in our community as we celebrate Black History Month from February 1st to March 1st. This month-long observance is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the contributions and legacy of Black Americans throughout our history. We have a range of activities planned that I encourage everyone to participate in. First up, we have "Breach of Peace," a powerful play performed by Mike Wiley, taking place on February 1st at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. This piece draws from true stories of individuals involved in the Freedom Rides and the fight for equality. It's free to attend, but you'll need to register for your ticket. Later in the month, join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night at the Apex Senior Center on February 12th, where you can test your knowledge and enjoy some light refreshments. Additionally, we are proud to host a Learning Lunch on February 19th, featuring the Green Book Project exhibit, which highlights the experiences of African American travelers during a time of segregation. And for those who enjoy a little friendly competition, mark your calendars for our Spades Tournament on February 21st, where you can win some fantastic prizes! Finally, don't miss the United Strings of Color performance on February 28th, showcasing the rich history of Black classical music. Let’s come together to honor and celebrate our history while enjoying these engaging events!
Black History Month

Black History Month

This is a Town-Organized event. What does this
mean?

Black History Month, from February 1st through March 1st, provides an annual
opportunity to honor the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across
U.S. history and society.

The celebration month includes:

Breach of Peace featuring Mike Wiley

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1 pm
Halle Cultural Arts Center (237 N Salem St)

Breach of Peace is a play performed by Mike Wiley and is based on true
accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other
individuals involved in the early struggle for African-American equality.

Click here to reserve your
ticket!
This event is free but requires registration.

Black History Month Trivia

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6 pm - 8 pm
Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter St)

Are you ready to test your knowledge? Come out to play trivia and see
questions covering categories like current events, history, music, movies,
sports, and more! Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Light refreshments
will be served.

Click here to register for this
event! This event is
free but requires registration.

Learning Lunch with the African American Heritage Commission

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter St)

Join the African American Heritage Commission as they present the Green Book
Project exhibit.

Click here to register for this
event!
This event is free but registration is requested.

“The Negro Motorist Green Book,” published between 1936 and 1966, was both a
travel guide and a tool of resistance designed to confront the realities of
racial discrimination in the United States and beyond. The book listed over
300 North Carolina businesses—from restaurants and hotels, to tourist homes,
nightclubs and beauty salons—in the three decades that it was published. The
exhibit highlights a complex statewide network of business owners and Green
Book sites that allowed African American communities to thrive, and that
created “oasis spaces” for a variety of African American travelers. - Excerpt
from the Green Book Project website.

The Green Book exhibit will be on display from January 19th through February
27th at the following locations:

Spades Tournament

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11 am - 2 pm
Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter St) - Seaboard, Saunders, and Salem Rooms

We're partnering with the National Spade Players Association to host our
second Spades Tournament in Apex!

** Click here to
register!**

The tournament will follow the Most Wins Format (view rules
here). Teams interested
in competing must register by February 3, 2026. We are accepting 64 teams
and all competitors must be 21 years of age or older to compete.

Prizes include*:

1st Place Team Wins:

2nd Place Team Wins:

3rd Place Team Wins

4th Place Team Wins

All Other Tournament Teams will receive complementary $100 Restaurant
Certificates.

*Note: Each Certificate has a unique redemption number that can only be
used once. Real vacations with no sales presentations guaranteed (terms, taxes
and fees apply –
seehttps://www.rewardsandincentives.com
for details)

United Strings of Color: Partnership in Black Music

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7 pm - 8:30 pm
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St

Become inspired by three musical partnerships that encouraged and championed
Black classical music. As cultural pioneers from various backgrounds, these
performing partners found connection in the shared experience of navigating
multiple worlds, and actively helped to bring new music to the public. United
Strings of Color invites you to learn about this blossoming of appreciation
for Black classical music through our performance of chamber works and telling
the story of their unique history!

Click here to reserve your
ticket! This event requires a ticket
purchase. Tickets are $5.65/each.

![Minority and Women Business Enterprise

Badge](https://www.apexnc.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=42016)Minority
and Women Business Enterprises Program

The Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) program , launched in
2023, aims to support minority and women-owned businesses in finding resources
and also provides a directory of their businesses and the services they offer
the community. Apex’s MWBE initiatives advocate for and facilitate business
growth to provide opportunities for historically underutilized businesses
(HUB).

Learn more about this program and find out if your business
qualifies

What is the difference between a Community Event and a Town-Organized Event?

Community Events
This is an event that a non-profit organization runs, pays for, and plans.
Town of Apex staff provides an event location (Town Hall Campus, Salem Street,
etc.), along with staff from public safety, public works and other
departments, as necessary.

Town-Organized Events
This is an event that the Town of Apex creates, pays for, and plans. Town of
Apex staff manages the programming, including activities, logistics, and
vendors. This is sometimes referred to as a “Town Owned Event”.