ARTIST TALKS Saturdays at 2:00 pm: Feb 14: Carolyn Goodridge, Hubert Jackson, Ashley Joi, Sabiyha Prince. At 1429 Iris Street NW, Washington DC, 20012
DC Black History happens EveryDay…
“Celebrations, Found Truths, Sheroes, Heroes, Events and Programs” which recognize and celebrate the contributions in art, literature, politics and education of the African American community throughout the year in the DC Metropolitan area.
Freedom and Resistance: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project: now – 15march
Presented by the DC Public Library In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month The exhibition features three sections, created in collaboration with the editors of The New York Times Magazine […]
Art Exhibit: Luther Wright: American Dreaming | now-8march
American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced relationship between aspiration and the systemic barriers that persist […]
The Voting Rights Act, Democracy and the Franchise 22feb@2:30-4pm
Learn about the history of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and the systematic dismantling of this legislation since 2013. Professor ER Shipp will detail the need for attendees to move from apathy and indifference to […]
A century of black history commemorations 21feb@11am-2pm
Join D.C. Black History Celebration Committee and Westminster Presbyterian Church for the annual Black History program.
2026 Black Composers Concert® 21feb@3pm
James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, and sacred music, featuring the music of composers of African descent. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, […]
Barry Farm: A Conversation Across Generations 21feb@1-3pm
Join EmpowerDC and the DC History Center for a screening of a sequel to the 2023 Barry Farm documentary which brings the story of Black-led struggle for land and housing into the present. Barry Farm: […]
Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Althea Gibson 21feb@11am-1pm
The National Museum of African American History & Culture is open daily to the public. Free timed-entry passes are required for entry. 1400 Constitution Ave NWWashington DC 20560 Althea Gibson shattered barriers as the first […]
black history film festival
washington DC | 20feb: 12 pm – 11:30 pm panel discussion @2:00pm
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect 19feb@11am
REGISTER FOR FREE FILM SCREENING Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Thurgood Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lincoln University […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 