The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF) founded in 1975 is an African American cultural and educational institution deeply rooted in the historic Hayti community of Durham, North Carolina.

SJHF is dedicated to advancing cultural understanding through diverse programs that examine the experiences of Americans of African descent — locally, nationally and globally.

The Foundation is committed to preserving, restoring and developing the Hayti Heritage Center, the former St. Joseph's AME Church, a National Historic Landmark, as a cultural and economic anchor to the greater Durham community.

Hayti Heritage Center Celebrates Kwanzaa December 26 & 27: Focus on Movement

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The Hayti Heritage Center will “Celebrate Kwanzaa” on Saturday and Sunday, December 26 …

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Annual MLK Raise a Reader Bookfair & Youth Talent Showcase

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Saturday, January 16, 2010, 12 Noon – 3PM.
At Hayti Heritage Center

The annual Raise A Reader …

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Black Nativity

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A musical play by Langston Hughes
Wendell Tabb Productions & Xavier Cason’s Throne Life Media
December 18-20 …

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World Aids Day Durham – December 1

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Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise Universal Access: Human Rights

In September 2000, at the …

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Catch a Sneak Peak of the Music Documentary, 2 Turntables and a Microphone, The Life and Death Of Jam Master Jay

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On October 30, 2002 legendary DJ Jam …

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North Carolina Jazz Ensemble Performs Annual Holiday Concert

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North Carolina Jazz Ensemble Performs Annual Holiday Concert
The Joy of Music with Special Guest Vocalist …

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2010 Hayti Heritage Film Festival Filmmaker Guidelines

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Filmmaker Eligibility:

The Hayti Heritage Film Festival is currently accepting applications and submissions …

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Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery host OBAMA the 44th President: The Face of Change Exhibition

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by Eric Kelly III, December 10 – January 31, 2010.

The Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at …

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Post-Film Discussion: A “Precious” Story about Ending Sexual Violence Against Women and Children

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If you recently saw the movie “Precious” or read Sapphire’s book “Push” please come and join …

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Spend the Holidays with Jennifer Holliday

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“Spend the Holidays with JENNIFER HOLLIDAY” comes to the historic Carolina Theatre of Durham …

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  • 2009 Bull Durham Blues Festival
  • Haytian Dinner
  • 2009 Celebrity Golf Tournament
  • 2009 Film Festival
  • 2008 Bull Durham Blues Festival

Annual MLK Raise a Reader Bookfair & Youth Talent Showcase

The annual Raise A Reader Bookfair and Youth Talent Showcase will be held on Saturday, January 16th from 12 noon – 3 PM at the Hayti Heritage Center. The day long program is filled with educational and entertaining events for families to enjoy together, while emphasizing Dr. King’s legacy of the power of education and spiritual enrichment. The event is designed to promote literacy. It provides parents with training and resources to instill a love of reading in their children as well as an appreciation of the written and spoken word.

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