Movie Night — Hidden Figures (Monday, March 13, 6:00–8:15 p.m.)
About the Film
Description: Hidden Figures is a powerful story of the Black women engineers and mathematicians who helped launch NASA into space—changing history and inspiring generations.
Location: Seymour Center Theater, 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Seating is limited.
Book Discussion — Hidden Figures (“Read It and Reap”) (Tuesday, March 14, 12:15–1:30 p.m.)
About the Discussion
Description: Join our facilitator for a lively book discussion about Hidden Figures—the story of African American mathematicians and engineers who reshaped the space race and the STEM world.
Location: Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Note: Light lunch will be served.
Walking Tour — Black Wall Street: The Price of Progress (Thursday, March 16, 10:00–11:15 a.m.)
About the Tour
Description: Explore Durham’s historic Parrish Street—the heart of Black Wall Street in the early 1900s. This 75-minute walking tour unpacks stories of resilience, power, and progress, featuring NC Mutual, John Merrick’s barbershop, the Jack Tar Hotel, and key figures like C.C. Spaulding and Viola Turner.
Starting Point: “Major the Bull” statue at the intersection of Corcoran & Parrish Streets, Durham, NC
Presented in Collaboration
Partners: Orange County Department on Aging, Orange County Public Library, and the Office of Civil Rights & Civic Life (OCOEI).
