# Event Details - **Event Name**: Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: This commemorative week will feature three panels led by student groups at NCCU, scholarship-prize contests, and two social events.About this EventRSVP on this page for Day 2 of the Jeanne Lucas Commemoration Week of Events.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.Senator Lucas was a member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the first Black woman elected to the North Carolina State Senate, serving with distinction from 1993 until her passing in 2007. Known affectionately as “Queen Jeanne,” she championed education, children, senior citizens, and health care for underserved communities.Hosted by the Durham Section NCNW, the NCCU Political Science Club, Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, and C.A. Jones History Club, the week will blend education, culture, civic engagement, and intergenerational storytelling to celebrate Senator Lucas’ enduring impact on Durham, North Carolina, and beyond.Day 2: Hosted by the NCCU Political Science Club (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)Women in Politics Panel and Q&A - 4:00 - 5:00 PMThis panel will feature 5 prominent women in political positions to discuss their careers and offer advice for young people wanting to get involved:Senator Sydney Batch (Senate Democratic Leader; Senate District 17 Wake County)Senator Natalie Murdock: Senate District 20 (Durham and Chatham Counties)Shanetta Burris: Durham City CouncilJaviera Caballero: Durham City CouncilMichelle Burton: Durham County CommissionCivic Enagement Education Panel and Q&A - 5:00 - 6:00 PMThis panel will feature 5 prominent civic and community leaders who discuss making an impact on your community through voting, activism, and civic engagement.Dr. Lydia Lindsey: NCCU History ProfessorKhadija McNair: African American Heritage Commission at the Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesCallen Herbet: NCCU director for the Office of Community Engagement and Service (OCES).Hannah Preston: Public Health Advocate/NC InfluencerShia Rozier, NCA&T Student ActivistDerek L. Bowens, Durham County Director of ElectionsNON-PARTISANSHIP & FISCAL SPONSORSHIP DISCLOSURE:Durham NCNW is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the fiscal sponsor for this event. NCNW does not endorse, support, or oppose any political party or candidate. Our participation is strictly to support A Legacy in Motion: The Senator Jeanne Lucas Commemoration Week and Breakfast. Scholarships are awarded based on objective, non-partisan criteria, including academic merit and financial need. Your contribution to the Scholarship Fund is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/day-2-a-legacy-in-motion-senator-jeanne-hopkins-lucas-commemoration-week/100001980416775888 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: NCCU School of Education Auditorium - **lat**: 35.9697516 - **long**: -78.89606669999999 - **full address**: NCCU School of Education Auditorium, 700 Cecil Street, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5c328a57ed4d254320cd4175e4dcd59ad45175250939c79ea05089e32540a552-rimg-w1200-h600-dc640a01-gmir.jpg?v=1773990967 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week being held? - **A:** Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm at NCCU School of Education Auditorium, 700 Cecil Street, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week? - **A:** Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week is organized by Senator Natalie S Murdock. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Day 2: A Legacy in Motion: Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Commemoration Week is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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