KAA-MaCC 13th Anniversary & Hall of Fame Inductions 2026

Join the Kannapolis African-American Museum and Cultural Center (KAA-MaCC) for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate our 13th Anniversary & Hall of Fame Inductions on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

The Laureate Center
401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081

Reception — 5:00 p.m.
Formal Program — 6:00 p.m.

This milestone celebration brings our community together for an inspiring evening of legacy, leadership, fine dining, entertainment, and recognition of the distinguished KAA-MaCC Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Keynote Speaker
Rev. Dr. Laticia Hill Godette

Master of Ceremonies
Tim Atwell

Mrs. Sadie D. Fair (Posthumously)
Dr. Chalmers C. Bankhead, Jr.
Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, J.D.
Mr. Aavis Jaye (“A.J.”) Clark, Jr.
Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones

These distinguished honorees will be recognized for their exceptional leadership, professional excellence, community service, and lasting contributions to Cabarrus, Rowan, and surrounding communities.

General Admission — $100
Reserved Table of 8 — $800
Reserved Table of 10 — $1,000

Purchase tickets and reserve tables through Eventbrite.

IMPORTANT: Ticket sales close Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.

Don't wait—secure your place for this special celebration of history, achievement, and community.

You don't have to attend the Anniversary Celebration to help advance Vision 2026!

Participate in KAA-MaCC's Art for the Vision 2026 Online Charity Art Auction, a special fundraising initiative featuring donated artwork offered in support of KAA-MaCC's mission and Vision 2026.

Bid from anywhere. Supporters, friends, community partners, and those unable to attend the October 3 celebration are invited to participate online. Explore the available artwork, place your bids, and help KAA-MaCC preserve history, celebrate culture, and build for future generations.

ONLINE AUCTION:
OPENS: Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
CLOSES: Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 11:00 p.m. (EDT)

During the Anniversary Celebration, be sure to visit the KAA-MaCC Who's Who in Cabarrus-Rowan Magazinedisplay and sales area.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 p.m.
The Laureate Center

Purchase the latest edition of Who's Who in Cabarrus-Rowan Magazine and discover the people, places, organizations, achievements, and stories that help define the rich history and continuing legacy of Cabarrus and Rowan Counties.

Individual copies will be available for purchase, and guests can also start or renew a subscription during the event—making it easy to stay connected to future editions and the stories KAA-MaCC is working to preserve and share.

Purchase a copy for yourself. Give one as a gift. Become a subscriber.

Your purchase does more than bring these important stories into your home—it helps support KAA-MaCC's continuing work in historical preservation, education, cultural programming, and Vision 2026.

Copies & Subscriptions Available October 3 | 5:00–9:00 p.m.
See the Who's Who in Cabarrus-Rowan Magazine flyer for pricing and subscription information.

Attend • Bid • Sponsor • Subscribe • Support • Invest

Your participation—whether purchasing a ticket, reserving a table, bidding in the charity art auction, becoming a sponsor, purchasing or subscribing to Who's Who in Cabarrus-Rowan Magazine, or supporting Vision 2026—helps strengthen KAA-MaCC's continuing work throughout Cabarrus and Rowan Counties.

Vision 2026: Celebrating the Past, Engaging the Present, and Building the Future.

Reserve your seat. Place your bid. Subscribe to the story. Support the vision. Be part of the legacy.

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The Laureate Center, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, United States

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