Duke Energy Center and African American Cultural Festival Announce Partnership and Virtual Black History Month Program The events will focus on bringing the community together while honoring African American culture and heritage.by BWW News Desk Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County (AACF) announce their new annual partnership which will feature four co-produced events. The events will focus on bringing the community together while honoring African American culture and heritage. "We're proud to continue to partner with the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County to celebrate African American heritage," said Michelle Bradley, Duke Energy Center's Interim Assistant GM.