Senator Jeanne Lucas Commemoration Week 2027
The Senator Jeanne Lucas Week of Events is a week-long commemoration honoring the life, legacy, and public service of North Carolina Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas.
2027 will be the second annual event.
March 1st - 5th will bring together education, culture, civic engagement, entertainment, and storytelling to celebrate Senator Lucas’ enduring impact on Durham, North Carolina, and beyond.
We will convene students, scholars, faith and civic leaders, and elected officials for panels, student contests, entertainment performances, and public dialogue grounded in her enduring impact.
We will update this page as concrete event details emerge. Please stay tuned.
2027 Event Structure
March 1st, 2027: Women in Politics Panel and
Keynote Lecture by Justice Anita Earls
Location: NCCU School of Education
March 2nd, 2027: Students and Voter Engagement Panel
Location: NCCU School of Education
March 3rd, 2027: Lucas Commemoration Oratorical and Video Contests
Location: NCCU School of Education
Students can win a scholarship
March 4th, 2027: Arts Night Show
Location and Details TBD
March 5th, 2027: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Breakfast
Five Durham community leaders will be honored with awards
Table Price: $350
Ticket Price: $65
Organizers
The Office of Senator Natalie Murdock (SD 20; Durham & Chatham Counties)
North Carolina Central University Political Science Club
North Carolina Central University SGA Political Action and Civic Engagement Committee (PACE)
North Carolina Central University Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.