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Black History Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Blount

Written by Abby Cagle on February 21, 2024.

Emmy award winning director Jeffery Blount will be visiting our Kannapolis branch on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6pm to discuss his new book, “Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way.” Jeffery had a 34-year career at NBC News, Meet the Press, and The Today Show. He was also inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame in 2016. The Friends of the Library will be selling discounted hardback copies of the book before the event.

2023 NC Black Heritage Festival

Written by Denise Moreno on December 20, 2022.

The 2023 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival themed “Remember the past, Celebrate the present, & Shape the future” will feature 100 black owned companies. Crafts, culture, art, games, performances, information and more is some of what attendees can expect.