The DeKalb History Center

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Join the DeKalb History Center for their 15th Annual Black History Month Celebration. This year’s program will be filled with soul-stirring gospel music and riveting talks about the role Black Church music has played in Georgia’s social and political arenas.

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Soul Food is perhaps the most misunderstood cuisine in American culinary history.

What is the truth according to DeKalb’s citizenry?

Join us as Adrian Miller, James Beard Award Winner, kicks off the event with a special live video message to attendees. Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila Mc... [click here for more]

Join the DeKalb History Center for an evening of delicious food and groovy music while bidding on items from generous local businesses and individuals.

This event is free and open to the public!

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Meet some of Oakland Cemetery’s most notable residents with author Janice McDonald’s new book, Residents of Oakland Cemetery.

Tickets: $5 for members (DHC and Oakland) / $10 for non-members. Ticket includes Drink Ticket and book will be available for purchase. Doors open 5:30pm.

The first person b... [click here for more]

11th Annual Black History Month Celebration

Please join us at this year’s 11th Annual Black History Month celebration of DeKalb County’s vibrant and powerful African American political heritage!

Mrs. Deborah Strahorn - Program Moderator Dr. Mary Etta Thomas - Panel Moderator

Representative Billy M... [click here for more]

Please join us at this year’s 11th Annual Black History Month celebration of DeKalb County’s vibrant and powerful African American political heritage! Dynamic presenters, elected politicians, and community leaders will educate us about the early days of voter intimidation and how the African America... [click here for more]