Events

Women’s Empowerment 2026   Radio One Raleigh is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of its legendary Women’s Empowerment event, a tradition that for decades has celebrated the influence, resilience, and power of African American women. The 2026 edition will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. […]

The GHOE Concert 2025 Get ready for the biggest night of the year! The N.C. A&T Homecoming Concert – GHOE 2025 is taking over on Saturday, October 11th with a lineup you don’t want to miss. Glorilla PartyNextDoor Queen Naija Fridayy Big Boogie It’s all happening at the Greatest Homecoming on Earth, where the music, […]

Get ready to laugh out loud! 🎤🤣 D’Lai is bringing his “Wait A Minute” Comedy Tour to the Griffin Centre in Weldon. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of nonstop comedy, energy, and pure entertainment. 📍 Location: Griffin Centre, Weldon 🎭 Event: D’Lai – Wait A Minute Comedy Tour

Get ready for the vibes, Raleigh! Be Great and Inspire, in collaboration with Bashment Vibes NC & Gem2Stylez Events, present Bashment Reloaded, the second edition of the Ultimate Caribbean Day Party. 📅 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 🕒 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 412 W Davie Street, Downtown Raleigh, NC 🎵 Music by: DJ Don DJ […]

☕✨ R&B and Tea Party: Celebrating Royaltea’s Birthday! 🎶🎉 You’re invited to a birthday celebration fit for royalty! Join us for an afternoon of soulful vibes and sophisticated fun at the R&B and Tea Party — hosted by the one and only Royaltea! 📍 The Venue Raleigh 327 W Davie St, Suite 102 Raleigh, NC […]

  Prepare yourself, Raleigh! The JNGL DJ Battle is set to electrify Dreamville Festival 2025 with a high-energy event that’s breaking all boundaries. This is where raw talent, innovative sound, and cultural legacy collide, promising an unforgettable part of the festival weekend. Inspired by the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, JNGL has reimagined the DJ […]

This year’s ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards honorees included 2025 Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo, singer-actress Teyana Taylor, legendary actress Marla Gibbs, and writer-executive producer Raamla Mohamed.

Local

Check out these local Easter events.

Black Panther. Malcom X. Selma. Experience the iconic work of Academy Award Winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter at the North Carolina Museum of Art. More than 60 original garments that have defined generations through film and TV are on view now through August 6. Buy your tickets at NCArtMuseum.org/Afrofuturism today!

One of the biggest festivals ever to hit the Carolinas —Dreamville Fest  — goes down this Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd & 3rd, in Raleigh, NC, at Dorothea Dix Park with over 40,000 expected to attend! J. Cole, Ari Lennox, Bas, J.I.D, EarthGang, Cozz, Omen, Lute, Lil Baby, T-Pain, Ja Rule & Ashanti, WizKid, Kehlani, […]