Lexington groups co-host three events honoring Black History
For Immediate Release
January 27th, 2022
From Langston To Lexington with Love postponed,
Lexington groups to co-host three events honoring Black History
The Black Butterfly Network has postponed the From Langston to Lexington with Love Black Tie event until March 25th due to rising COVID concerns. Other events are being planned from arts, entrepreneurship, to health access, the Black Butterfly Network (BBN) of Davidson County is announcing a series of events designed to celebrate Black History Month while creating a lasting legacy.
Each BBN event is a collaborative endeavor co-sponsored with local organizations deeply invested in enhancing unity in the community including:
Healthier Together pop-up information event- Tuesday, February 1st 6pm to 8pm
Kick-off for the celebrations include a Healthier Together pop-up information event at the Lexington Senior High School basketball games. Bags include PPE and other health and wellness educational materials concerning COVID-19 will be provided on a first come, first served basis on Feb. 1st. The event is sponsored by Giver of Destiny Corporation, a community based organization of Healthier Together; Davidson Local, Uptown Lexington, Anything for Our Youth, Inc. and the Black Butterfly Network. A special celebration will be hosted by Lexington Senior High School’s athletic director Ronnie Beverly, honoring the history of Dunbar High School. Guests should adhere to the district's clear bag and face mask policy. Advance tickets can be purchased below: https://gofan.co/app/school/NC1320
Creating Change and Growth: A Panel Discussion
Who: Black Butterfly Network
What: Virtual Panel Discussion on Facebook
When: Feb 11th at 6pm-7:30pm
Topics:
Small Businesses
Health Awareness
Arts & Black Culture
Voting Rights
Community Engagement
To Register: Black History Month Panel Discussion on Creating Change and Growth | Facebook
Black Butterfly Network: From Langston to Lexington With Love {Rescheduled}
Who: Black Butterfly Network
What: Black Tie Event
When: March 25th at 7pm 119 West Third Avenue Event Center, Lexington NC 2729
From Langston to Lexington with Love - Black History Month Event Tickets
March 25th
From Langtson to Lexington with Love
How does famous Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes correlate with Lexington? Hughes was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a flourishing era of intellectual, literary, and artistic life that took place in the 1920s in a number of cities, most notably Harlem.
On Friday, March 25th, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at 119 West 3rd Avenue Lexington, NC, a Black Tie affair will honor his legacy by bringing a little bit of Hughes to Lexington. Donation requests of $50 per person will support future business, arts and cultural events in Davidson County. This will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music, art exhibits, networking and more. This is a Black-Tie event and all attendees are asked to dress accordingly for the occasion. All are welcome.
From Langston to Lexington with Love is a Black Cultural Art event to celebrate Black History Month. During the event, the Black Butterfly Network will introduce a new concept to all attendees and announce future events. Organizers Tina Royal (Anything for Our Youth Group, Inc), Antionette Kerr (Davidson Local) and Clarence Vernon Hargrave (Event Horizon) recognize that The Harlem Renaissance was a golden age for African American artists, writers and musicians. They envision a similar revival happening locally and plan to use the evening to announce a networking opportunity similar to one that historically gave artists pride and control over how the Black experience was represented in American culture and set the stage for the civil rights movement. Each of the organizations work together to promote, and support small nonprofits and small businesses, entrepreneurship, unity and cultural events within Davidson County.
The event will honor the legacy of the late Langston Hughes and present local artists to attendees. Fine Artwork will be available for viewing and purchase. Participating artists include Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier, - mixed media; Kenrick Jobe - paint & drawings, -NaTavea Hargrave, - Photography, Ken Davis - live music and CDs.
“We want to recognize the spirit of the city renaissance and those who have gone before us,” Kerr said. “Langston Hughes represents a style of art that is distinctly African American, and iconic for all. Davidson County has hidden gems of cultural art and intellect that we want to help usher in a thriving network of support.”
*Covid-19 Protocol*119 W. Third Ave Event Center is a joint facility of the J. Smith Young YMCA and we will adhere to the YMCA Covid-19 protocol. The J. Smith Young YMCA is aligned with the NC Governor's order, which includes a mandate that face coverings are required indoors at all times. Donations are non-refundable.
For more information email blackbutterflylex@gmail.com 980.643.8427
