ASALH will hold programming in February, celebrating the 2026 Black History Theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations
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“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 […]
The 1619 Project – Documentary Series 3mar@5:30pm
Screening of the Hulu documentary series | A landmark documentary series that reframes the history of The United States by centering the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans. Each episode offers space […]
the Association for the Study of African American Life and History 28feb@10am-12pm
In-Person Author’s Book Signing JW Marriott | 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Washington DC
Children’s Legacy Theatre Inc 27-28feb&1Mar
A remix of Akhnation by Agatha Christie A Hip-Hop Adaptation Rewritten by Melissa Princess Best
jazz jams 25feb@7:30pm
A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams bring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Balbed’s band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your […]
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: […]
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