Nominations now accepted for 2024 Black History Month Honor Roll

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is celebrating Black History Month in 2024 by offering residents the chance to recognize local African Americans who have made a difference enhancing and improving the quality of life in their community, family, church, business, organization, or other group.

From now through Saturday, Feb. 17, the HRC will accept nominations for current and former Wake Forest residents to be recognized for their contributions. The online nomination form is available at http://bit.ly/WFBHMHonorRoll.

Wake Forest residents, former residents, and business and community stakeholders that identify as African American are eligible. Nominees should demonstrate leadership and integrity and be respected by their peers. In addition, potential nominees may be recognized for one or more of the following actions:

• Helping neighbors and fellow Wake Forest citizens.

• Demonstrating hospitality and/or concern for others.

• Supporting local businesses and charities.

• Promoting a sense of community in their neighborhood and beyond.

• Serving the community through their school, church, business, or community organization.

PLEASE NOTE: The HRC endeavors to recognize as many Wake Forest African Americans as possible. To achieve this goal, nominees that were highlighted in 2021, 2022, and 2023 are not eligible for consideration this year. To view the full list of 2021-23 honorees, visit http://bit.ly/WFBHMHonorRoll.

Nomination narratives describing the individual’s contributions should be 400 words or less. Submissions should include a picture of the nominee (if available).

The HRC will review the nominations and select Wake Forest African Americans to honor during its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22. Honorees will also be recognized on the Town website.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/WFBHMHonorRoll or email Human Resources Director Angela McCray at [email protected].