Yalik’s Movement-For the Culture: High Point’s Black History

Yalik’s Movement-For the Culture: High Point’s Black History They overlooked it. We’re amplifying it. The true Black History of High Point, NC and beyond.

06/07/2026

🖤 Thank you to everyone who came out today to honor the Forgotten Ones of Oakwood Cemetery.

Together, we remembered, reflected, and paid tribute to the lives and legacies of those who helped shape High Point’s history. Your presence made this experience even more meaningful.

A very special thank you to Anna Mackey for sharing her beautiful gift with us. Your vocals were heartfelt, powerful, and moving. We are grateful that you joined us and helped create such a memorable and inspiring morning. 🎶✨

Thank you for supporting Yalik’s African American Art and Cultural Movement and our mission to preserve, educate, and celebrate Black history.

Make sure you’re following us so you don’t miss upcoming tours, programs, and community events.

📲 Visit www.yaaacm.com to learn more about how you can get involved with Yalik’s and help us continue telling the stories that matter.

BlackHistory365 OurStoriesMatter

06/03/2026

🖤 History is waiting to be discovered.

Join us on June 6 as we walk through the Colored Section of Oakwood Cemetery and uncover the stories of the men, women, and families who helped shape High Point.

✨ Guided by historian Phyllis Bridges

Come hear the stories of the Forgotten Ones.

📍 Oakwood Cemetery
⏰ 10:00 AM
📲 Learn more at yaaacm.com

05/30/2026

✨ Guided by renowned historian Phyllis Bridges, a native of High Point and founder of Yalik’s African American Art and Cultural Movement, this tour will uncover the lives of the men, women, and families who helped build our community.

🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM📍 Oakwood Cemetery, High Point, NC

A ground penetrating radar study revealed that 455 African Americans are buried in the Colored Section of Oakwood Cemetery, many in unmarked graves. Their stories, contributions, and legacy are woven into the history of High Point and deserve to be remembered.

Come walk through history.Come honor those who came before us.Come hear the stories of the Forgotten Ones.

📲 Visit yaaacm.com for more information.

ForTheCulture OurStoriesMatter HistoryLivesHere

05/28/2026

🖤 Come walk where history still speaks.

Join Yalik’s African American Art and Cultural Movement for our Oakwood Cemetery “Colored Section” Walking Tour and hear the powerful, untold stories rooted deep in High Point’s Black history.

✨ Guided by renowned historian Phyllis Bridges, a proud native of High Point, NC, this experience brings history to life through truth, remembrance, and legacy.

🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Oakwood Cemetery, High Point, NC

Come listen. Come learn. Come honor the stories that helped shape our city.

ForTheCulture OurStoriesMatter

05/20/2026

🖤 Underhill Street is more than a street, it’s legacy.

Once known as a prominent Black neighborhood in High Point, NC, Underhill Street was home to families, culture, music, resilience, and community that helped shape this city for generations. It stands as an important part of High Point’s Black history and a reminder of the strength and brilliance rooted right here at home.

Want to learn more about the stories, people, and history connected to Underhill Street?
🎥 Follow on YouTube for more hidden history, interviews, and powerful storytelling.

🚌 And for the full experience, book a seat on the African American Heritage Trail and explore the places where history truly happened.
📲 Visit yaaacm.com to book your tour today.

AfricanAmericanHeritageTrail OurStoriesMatter YaliksLivingArchives

05/17/2026

You still have time to come out! We are here until 7pm

FREE EVENT

Washington Terrace Park| High Point, NC

05/11/2026

🎷🔥 Trane Tracks is BACK and we’re celebrating BIG!

Join us for the FREE community Trane Tracks Jazz Concert as we honor High Point native John Coltrane with live jazz, good food, great vibes, and community. 🖤

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026⏰ 4PM–7PM📍 Washington Terrace Park, High Point, NC

🎫 PLUS… we’re giving away(2) FREE tickets to the 15th Annual John Coltrane Festival (Sept. 5–6, 2026)

🎟 Get your raffle tickets at the park at the Yalik’s AAACM registration table.

Bring your lawn chairs, bring your people, and come celebrate with us. 🎶

JohnColtrane Giveaway JazzMusic

Address

High Point, NC

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Yalik’s Movement-For the Culture: High Point’s Black History posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category