Wake Forest Matters

06/02/2026

“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.”

- Louis Brandeis

My family has lived on this land since before Wake Forest was a town, before the county, the state, or the country existed. My ancestors founded the Bute County Committee of Safety in 1775. Their cemetery is outside Youngsville. That history is why accountability journalism in this town is not optio...

05/30/2026

Join Wake Forest Pride for the 3rd Annual Out Loud Wake Forest Pride Fundraiser!

Come together for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, inclusion, and community under the stars. Local musician Amy Johnson will bring her captivating energy to the rooftop stage with heartfelt songs, personal stories, and a performance that promises to inspire connection and celebration.

21+ Event

Tickets: $25
Tickets available at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/out-loud-a-wake-forest-pride-rooftop-benefit

Every ticket purchased helps support Wake Forest Pride! In addition to ticket sales, all of Amy's tips and 10% of beverage sales throughout the evening will be donated directly to Wake Forest Pride.

Whether you come for the music, the community, or the cause, this is a night you won't want to miss. Gather your friends, raise a glass, and celebrate love, authenticity, and pride together.

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05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

“Our time on this earth is brief and fleeting. We can’t waste it.” — Haseeb Fatmi

Dive into the extraordinary life of Haseeb Fatmi and the powerful influence of his grandfather on his journey and values.

05/22/2026

Mike Wiley Productions presents a free performance of "Fire of Freedom" — the powerful true story of Abraham Galloway, an enslaved man who escaped to freedom and became a Union spy, abolitionist, and political leader during the Civil War.

Families and children of all ages are invited. Seating is limited and available on a first come basis.

Part of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre's "Arts for All" free community performance series, supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.

For more information, contact Renaissance Centre Programs Manager Debra Horton at 919-435-9566 or [email protected].

Free performance of "Fire of Freedom" by Mike Wiley Productions at the Alston-Massenburg Center in Wake Forest, NC. June 19 at 6:30 p.m. Free admission, all ages welcome.