Finding Your Niche
- Aerial Sanders
- Mar 27, 2024
- 2 min read
We all have our "thing" that we love to do and want to expand on. It could be (insert present tense action words here) and we love it because it makes us happy, it holds our interest, it keeps us busy, it helps us be social, it may even help us inform others. Maybe you are interested in some-thing but you don't know how or where to start, and you are afraid you won't be good at it; DO IT ANYWAY!
This Spring, this month's newsletter is full of social events for you to find your "thing". Check out the categories below and share what inspires you.
Call for Submissions
Are your ready for BOS Zine Volume 7? We definitely are. Here is our official call for submissions. We are calling for completed unpublished work. For more information about submission categories, guidelines and how to submit, check out our blog that details all you need to know in the link below!
🚨DEADLINE EXTENTION🚨
The submission deadline has been extended to March 31, 2024.
Give Black Raleigh Her Flowers Catalogue
Purchase our GBRHF catalogue celebrating Raleigh queens and their stories.
Click the link below to purchase.
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🔊 Calling all podcast enthusiasts! Don't miss out on the HDxLiberation Podcast featuring Andrea Ward Berg and myself. 🎙️ Be part of the liberation movement and join us on this transformative journey. Check out the link below to listen now!
A Good Word
Picture from Penguin Classics
“When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
—Audre Lorde, Writer, Feminist, Womanist, Librarian, and Civil Rights Activist
Event
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE
Come kick it with us at City Beats & Visual Vibes @firstfridayral 🌤️ We’re jump-starting @dreamvillefest weekend with this free, family-friendly celebration of arts & culture in Moore Square.
Programming —
🎥 Full showing of the movie “Black Panther” (2018) with live remixing of the soundtrack by @shaolinjazz
🛍️ Local vendor market curated by @blackfleamarketnc
🍽️ Food trucks
🎶 Live performances & art activities featuring special guests such as Tyler Butler-Figueroa, Leah Laiani, Bugg Elementary Step Team, and more!
Tap the link in below to learn more and plan your Dreamville Festival weekend in Downtown Raleigh 📲
Downtown Raleigh, NC | Linktree
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Thank you to our event partners Black Flea Market, Queen Hustle Entertainment, and the City of Raleigh.
OAK CITY MUSIC
RALEIGH! We have a new series for you and it’s BIG 👀💃🏼🕺🏿🔥
Presenting The Oak City Salsa Social. A new Live Salsa Band Music and Dance Series at @transfercoballroom 🤩
Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month for LIVE Salsa music featuring some of the best Salsa ensembles in the region and country. 🎺🎺🎺
Enjoy this FREE series with live bands, vendors, food, and amazing drinks 👈
The Triangle has an official Salsa Social Series and it kicks off Wednesday April 3rd!
These events are all age and all skill friendly. Music lovers, dancers, absolutely everyone is welcome! 👋
Initial Lineup:
APR 3 | UNC’s Charanga Carolina directed by @rebeccakleinmannmusic
APR 17 | Sabrosura
MAY 1 | @jstop_latin_soul
MAY 15 | @orquestakche
JUN 5 | La Nueva 22
+ more to be announced!
Check out Oak City Music's Instagram page HERE for more information.
RALEIGH CLEAN UP
🗣️ CALLING ALL PLANT PARENTS 🪴
Our Earth Day Extravaganza is around the corner on Sunday, April 21st and one of our most anticipated events is The Greatest Plant Swap Ever, hosted by local green-thumbed experts The Houseplant Hippie and Copperline Plant Co.
Bring your plant cuttings, dying and healthy houseplants, seeds, and extra gardening supplies to enjoy plant trading, complimentary potting with The Hippie, a plant hospital with Copperline Plant Co, seed swaps, and more.
Head to the event page and let us know that you are planning to participate so we can make Earth Day the best day on the planet.
If you want to lend a hand during the Earth Day event, sign up to volunteer. Want to show your business’s support for the planet? Consider becoming a sponsor — let us know if you’re interested.
Check out Raleigh Clean Up's Instagram page HERE for more information.
WAKE COUNTY FOOD SECURTIY
Join us for the Wake County Food Security’s Summer Food Service Program Kick-Off on April 11, 2024, from 11 AM - 3 PM at 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh!
Dive into an immersive event with food sampling, activities, and collaboration opportunities. Perfect for sponsors, volunteers, and anyone keen to support summer food programs.
BLACK FARMERS MARKET NC
Get ready for a season filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, and vibrant community vibes at the 5th season of the Black Farmers’ Market!
Help us spread the word by sharing the flyer with your network. Let’s make this our best season yet!
Follow Black Farmers Market on Instagram HERE.
RALEIGH UNITED MUTUAL AID HUB
Plant Swap & Seed Share!
Thursday, April 18th, 6:30 - 8:30pm
415 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC 27601
A bi-monthly RUMAH social gathering to cultivate a more sustainable gardening community. Come to the Hub to swap plants, seeds, and gardening knowledge. Show up with any seeds or clippings that you have to share. Bringing something isn’t required! House plants are also encouraged! Let’s build a more knowledgeable and connected plant community!
ACCESS
address: 415 Hillsborough St Raleigh
🪴 This is an all ages event
🪴 The Hub is a sober space
🪴Parking: free street parking on weekends. paid lots & garages nearby as well (504 W & 309 Hillsborough / 501 W Jones). one accessible spot on our block (corner of N West & Hillsborough streets).
🪴 Public Transit: 1 to 2 blocks from stops 9479, 1703, & 9570
🪴 Entrance: ground level, double doors, loading zone immediately out front as well. space is wheelchair accessible with no stairs, steps, or ledges.
🪴 Restrooms: two non-gendered bathrooms on site. one has two toilet stalls, and the other has one stall and one urinal. each restroom has one wheelchair accessible stall with support bars.
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Classes and Seminars
HAYTI HERITAGE CENTER
The African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture Symposium on March 30, 2024, at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham will explore the historical legacy of unsung, rarely known African American plantspeople, horticulturists, gardeners, landscape designers, and garden clubs!
Registration encouraged.
To register click the link below:
Summary - The African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture (duke.edu)
Be sure to check out their Spotify playlist: African American Legacy Tunes #repost @durhamcountylibrary
PEOPLE'S SOLIDARITY HUB
Looking for an in person politicized somatics practice group?
A regional somatic practice group is launching here in Durham, NC at the People’s Solidarity Hub! 🎉
The group is FREE and is sponsored by @generative.somatics as an investment in organizers in the South!
The space will be led on rotation by 2-3 practitioners, including Eliana @sanctuary_embodied , and Yashna @yashnamayacreates who have been trained by generative somatics as well as rooted in other healing modalities and political education. Our PSH director & somatics practitioner, Jen @jenrskeez, is also excited to be a guest facilitator and in a support role for the group!
What will we do?
Each participant will use the time to learn about themselves and their own transformation through consistent somatic practice. We will do a combination of somatics, pair shares, journaling and more. This is not a trauma therapy space, nor a space for one on one healing. This is not a training for trainers where you’ll be able to take techniques back to your organizations. This will be a space of reflection, resourcing, and resilience building. You do not need prior experience in somatics to attend.
When is it?
The sessions will be twice a month and once you register, you can drop into one or all of the sessions. The will be every other Wednesday from 6-7:30pm starting Wed April 3rd.
Registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/generativesomaticsdurham
CRISSY SHINED NAILS
💅🏿💅🏾💅🏽Check out the classes I offer!💅🏼💅🏻💅🏿
Come learn with me!
@crissyshinednails_ offers 1 on 1 Gel X Mastery classes for the licensed, future nail technician.
These classes will feature easy tips and tricks to apply Gel X Extensions on your clients, and stylish shaping techniques.
@crissyshinednails_ offers 1 on 1 Gel Mastery classes for the licensed, future nail technician.
These classes will feature key techniques and fundamental practices to strengthen your foundation in the gel application.
Crissy Shined Nails strives to share information and proven techniques that have been effective for their journey in creating nail health awareness among nail techs and clientele.
Those looking to further their knowledge:
FARMERS B.A.G.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developed “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption” known as the Produce Safety Rule. The rule sets forth procedures, processes and practices that minimize the risks for consumers of eating raw fruit and vegetables that could be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasitic organisms that cause foodborne illness.
In an effort to educate farmers, The Produce Safety Program within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering three workshops in collaboration with North Carolina State University, North Carolina State Extension, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This workshop can only accommodate a limited number of attendees so be sure to register now. Registration for each workshop will close once the 30 person registration limit is reached, or 2 days before the workshop date. Register using the links below:
March 13, 2024 in Clinton, NC – Produce Safety Rule Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop
Registration link: https://cvent.me/PP2Nwm
March 27, 2024 in Clinton, NC – Produce Safety Rule Water Systems Workshop
Registration link: https://cvent.me/MPbnzg
April 18, 2024 in Mills River, NC – Produce Safety Rule Water Systems Workshop
Registration link: https://cvent.me/aezY83
Calls for Art
CAM RALEIGH
Calling all up-and-coming designers in the Triangle!
We are hosting our upcoming fashion show, "Art of Fashion," on September 7th, 2024, and we want you to bring it to the runway! This is your chance to showcase your talents!
In order to apply:
1. Make a Reel (30-55 secs) that displays your brand/style: show off your garments, models, or pieces, and tell us why you should be chosen for Art of Fashion. Tag @CAM_Raleigh or use #ArtOfFashion24
2. Fill out the application that is in our bio and on our website and include a link to your digital portfolio or lookbook.
Some additional things:
- Applications due 4/12/24
- 10 Finalists will be announced April 26, 2024. The public will vote for 2 winners to walk in the show.
- Designers must supply their own models
- Must have 5-10 completed designs in at least 1 of the categories below:
*Gala/Formal Wear
*Industrial
*Wedding
*Streetwear or Workwear
*International or Cultural
*Express Yourself: Hair/Jewelry/Color/Statement
YART SALE 919
Hey there friends! Here’s the official Call for Art flier for our next event!
We are doing a Welcome to the Neighborhood event for our new friends up the street, @wolfeandporter located at 905 W Morgan St, Raleigh!
Rainy season is upon us, so the date is weather dependent - we are hoping for Friday, April 12th but will solidify as soon as the forecast is up! The event will run from 5pm - 10pm regardless of the day. If you want to apply for a certain day due to your availability, just let us know when you submit your DM application!
To apply, just send 5-10 photos of your work and your price range to @yartsale919 ! Easy peasy.
If you want to showcase some live artwork skills, you won’t have to pay a fee and instead are welcome to bring some pieces or merch to sell rent-free for your time!
We are also looking to showcase some alternative artistic talent, so if you have a skill you’d like to show off, just reach out and let us know! Right now we are talking to a balance artist, glass blowers, and a tarot reader! Interested in hearing from some other talents to add, so hit us up!
Get those applications in, and stay tuned for our end of April art call as well!
Job + Internships
COMMUNITY of LITERARY MAGAZINES and PRESSES (CLMP)
Volunteer and paid positions in editorial, programs, and admin are open at @midnightandindigo, @oxfordamerican, @poetswritersinc, @epiphanylitjournal, @seventhwavemag, and @acrebooks! Plus, summer opportunities are closing soon at @groveatlantic and @bostonreview. Learn more and apply at our jobs page, linked below.
Jobs with Publishers - Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (clmp.org)
PODER NC ACTION
🎉Join our team!
🔗Click the link below for information to apply for each position.
Have questions?
Email us at info@podernc.org or shoot us a DM!
ARTSPACE NC
Love kids? Love art? We’re looking for volunteers, ages 16+, to help out with our Summer Art Camps, June 10 – August 9! (Link below)
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2024
This is a fun way to get in some volunteer hours! Volunteer general duties include assisting instructors and students with art projects and supplies, classroom setup + clean-up, and monitoring children during breaks and lunchtime. All interested applicants must complete an application to be considered for this opportunity.
2024 Artspace Volunteer Teaching Assistant Application (jotform.com)
TRIANGLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Come work with us! 📣 The Senior Program Officer will join the Community Engagement team and will serve as the primary liaison with an external foundation partner, which the Foundation collaborates with to manage a portfolio of general operating and capacity building grants to nonprofit organizations in the Triangle. Priority will be given to resumés received by Tuesday, April 2nd. To learn more about this position and how to apply, click the "Careers" page at the link below.
THE WRIGHT VILLAGE
Share this with someone who may be interested in joining our team! 🤎
Open Positions ⬇️:
- Events Coordinator
- Marketing Intern
- Resale Boutique Associate
- Brand Ambassador
If you're passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, events, marketing, fashion, or networking, we want to hear from you! Visit the link below!
Coworking for entrepreneurs from underserved communities (thewrightvillage.com)
"Speak out and be Blessed!"
Courtney Napier
(She/Her)
Founder/ Editor
Black Oak Society
Aerial Sanders
Creative Director
Black Oak Society
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