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“Have Mercy Baby: The Life of Clyde McPhatter” a Book Talk with Durham County Library
A native of Durham NC, Clyde McPhatter first began singing in the Baptist church pastored by his father. After the family moved to New Jersey, McPhatter won an amateur night at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater and caught the attention of doo-wop singer Billy Ward, who invited McPhatter to join his… Learn More
Jean Bradley Anderson History Grove Dedication
The Museum will dedicate a new History Grove honoring noted historian and preservationist Jean Bradley Anderson at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Museum of Durham History, located at 500 W. Main Street. The event, which will feature remarks from Ms. Anderson, is free… Learn More
Another Family Against the Amendment
In 2012 the NC State Legislature proposed Amendment One. This was a change to the NC Constitution and prohibited the state from recognizing or performing same-sex marriages, civil unions or civil union equivalents by defining male–female marriage as “the only domestic legal union” considered valid or recognized in the state. Learn More
“Our Day Out” Remembrance March & Resource Fair
On the morning of June 27th, the LGBTQ Center of Durham is also hosting the “Our Day Out” Remembrance March & Resource Fair, the last of its Pride: Durham, NC programs for the month of June. The title “Our Day Out” comes from 45 years ago, when the first LGBTQ+… Learn More