Reserve the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center for your Special Event!
Do you need a space for your family, work, organizational, or community celebration? The Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center is the perfect, beautiful venue for your special event. Contact us today for information about our very reasonable rates and availability. Call (919) 876-7187 or (919) 231-2660 (leave a phone number, name, and a good time to call) or email Fruitoflaborwcc@netscape.com.
Current Events
June 2026
2nd, Tuesday; 6:00-8:00 PM; NC Chapter of the National Conference of Black Lawyers Wine & Cheese Community Meet & Greet Reception at the FOLWCC; Community social justice activists, labor activist and workers, progressive legal professionals are invited to come out and meet members of the NC NCBL chapter, learn about the organization and struggles they are currently involved in. It is also an opportunity for you to become engaged in social justice fights and campaigns in your community. RSVP to Greg Moss at (704) 773-7388.
3rd, Wednesday; 6:30-7:30 PM; Heritage for Health Culinary Pop-Up Cooking Class; presented by Eatwell Exchange at FOLWCC. This series includes both classroom and cooking instruction; Cooking classes at FOLWCC: 6/3 & 6/17. Contact Jasmine@eatwellexchange.org for more info.
6th, Saturday; 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Blueprint NC Safety & Security School; Leave with a great awareness of the visual signs and symbols used by threat groups and practical techniques for self defense and de-escalation. For organizers, canvassers and anyone wanting to level up their safety skills. You must register in advance at: tinyurl.com/SaSSraleigh
7th, Sunday; 3:00-5:00 PM; Men’s Self Care Sunday; Southeast Raleigh YMCA 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610; Join us for a relaxing afternoon where we will focus on men’s health and well being!
9th, Tuesday; 7:00 PM; Stand Up Speak Out meeting at FOLWCC; a discussion for brothers in the African-American community - a community commitment to protection and accountability. Contact Terrence to let him know your interest in participating at: info@susonc.org. Sponsored by Standup Speakout NC.
10th, Wednesday; 6:30-8:00 PM; Black Workers for Justice Triangle Chapter Meeting
13th, Saturday; 12:00 PM; Richmond County Coalition for Justice and Black Empowerment (RCCJ&BE) Workers Luncheon & Assembly; 643 US Hwy 1 South (across from Patrick Tire Service); community updates, worker’s rights education, organizing & advocacy, water testing kit pick up, Black land loss & Amazon data center discussion. RSVP attendance to (910) 760-1955 www.thecoalitionspeaks.org
17th, Wednesday; 6:30-7:30 PM; Heritage for Health Culinary Pop-Up Cooking Class presented by Eatwell Exchange at FOLWCC. This series includes both classroom and cooking instruction; Cooking classes at FOLWCC. Contact: Jasmine@eatwellexchange.org for more info.
20th; Saturday; 27th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the FOLWCC; Live music, food, vendors, games, Wheels of Freedom Trivia, dancing, poetry, prizes & community good news! It’ll only cost you $15. Bring 3 people and a 4th person is free. Email us at: fruitoflaborwcc@netscape.com for vendors needing a registration form and more information. Others attending the celebration please RSVP at (919) 876-7187 and also email us at the above email.
28th; Sunday; 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; Only on Sunday Brunch at the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Café! There will be delicious food by Vanta Catering & drinks, great music, poetry, discussion, books, games, networking or bring your laptop and get comfy and get a little work done if you must! $15 donation requested. RSVP your attendance to (919) 876-7187 or email fruitoflaborwcc@netscape.com.
28th; Sunday; 1:30-2:30 PM; What to the Slave is the 4th of July video & discussion following the Only on Sunday Brunch at the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Café; video preview, reading and discussion about Fredrick Douglas’s famous speech delivered on July 5th 1852.
July
2nd & 4th, Sundays; 1:00-4:00 PM; Black Farmers Market at the Montague Plaza at 2718 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC. Go out and support Black Farmers growing healthy food to nourish our communities!
4th-5th, Saturday-Sunday; National Mobilization Against Genocides in Atlanta