Create something tasty for HPL’s Sweet Soul Food Contest! Get your recipes out, find your best soul food dessert, and compete for the best in the city. Bring enough for attendees, plus the judge, to taste. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants in the adult category, as well as...Read More

Test your skills and see if your macaroni and cheese dish has what it takes to win first place! Bring enough for the judges and attendees to taste. Audience attendees are welcome to come and watch the contest unfold! Registration is required, and will open roughly one month before the program date. Free.Read More

Kick off Black History Month as we enjoy a beautiful music performance and vignettes of history through time. Our music will be performed by the talented Praise Team from Church of the Living God. Registration is preferred – click HERE to register.  FREE.Read More

Gather a team of up to four, and test your knowledge on black history, including some local history! Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team! If you are interested in participating, please register yourself/your team, so we can gauge interest.  Registration is highly preferred – click HERE to register.  Free.  Read More

Embrace an evening of inspiring poetry! Come to share poetry in this fun and casual event, or come just to listen to the sweet sounds of poetry. We’re excited to hear your favorite poems, poetry you have written, or examples from African American poetry. Registration is preferred, but not required.  Click HERE to register. This...Read More

Gather a group of friends and family (up to 4 people per team), and test your knowledge on Black History, from past history to current times! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team! Registration is required for teams – to register your team, click HERE.  Free. If you are interested in watching the contest...Read More