Up For Discussion brings communication back to the community. This particular Up For Discussion Topic is Money Vs Value. Free event for the community every month! Includes light refreshments and an informative panel. Yoshi Events […]
Day: February 8, 2020
9feb – Author Talk: Democracy’s Capital: Black Political Power in Washington, DC 1960s-1970s, 2pm
Join Dr. Lauren Pearlman, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Florida at Gainesville, for a discussion of her new book, Democracy’s Capital: Black Political Power in Washington, DC 1960s-1970s, which narrates the struggle for […]
8feb – Demonsgate: The Origins of the International Drug Trade by CR Gibbs, 2pm
Join historian C. R. Gibbs as he discusses “Demonsgate: The Origins of the International Drug Trade”. Part 2 of the African Lecture Series. South Bowie 15301 Hall Road Bowie MD 20721
8feb – Film: “Harriet”, 7 – 9pm
Join Westminster Church & DC Black History Celebration Committee FREE Showing of Harriet 400 I St SW Donation Optional 202 484 7701
9feb – The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of DC Black History Celebration, 3 – 5pm
“The Prince Hall Masons of Washington D.C. Black History Program will feature Ayana Gregory (daughter of Dick Gregory) performing her play Daughter of the Struggle.” University of the District of Columbia, Theater of the Arts 4200 […]
8feb – A Closer Look at African American Artists in SAAM’s Collection, 6pm
SAAM is home to one of the largest collections of work made by African American artists in the world. Join artist and scholar Allan deSouza, art adviser Schwanda Rountree, and DC-based art collectors Mel and […]
8feb – Film: Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask, 2 – 4pm
This film about Paul Laurence Dunbar features Maya Angelou reading the poet’s famous poem, ‘We Wear the Mask.” Born to former slaves in Dayton, Ohio, where he was boyhood friends with the Wright Brothers, Paul […]
8feb – Carter G. Woodson: History, the Black Press and Public Relations
Join author Burnis R. Morris as he discusses the evolution of Negro History Week to Black History Month and how Woodson used the press to promote the contributions of African Americans as part of the […]
8feb – Seafarers Yacht Club Black History
Seafarers Yacht Club Black History 1950 M St SE Washington DC 20003 Please join us on Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Light Refreshments 12:30 PM – 1:30 […]
8feb – Investment 101: How to Start Investing Now!
Martha’s Table, 11am 2755 Elvans Rd SE Investment 101: How to start investing now! The public is invited to join the ladies of the Federal City Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for a […]
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