“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.
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 Connecticut Ave NW Doors open at 2:30pm
With powerful stories and transformative songs, Daughter Of The Struggle is an intimate journey into the life of the legendary Dick Gregory and the family that loves him. This autobiographical performance reveals Ayanna Gregory’s multi-dimensional existence as a daughter of the Civil Rights Movement. Ayanna chronicles important and historical events throughout her father’s life of fame and human rights activism from a daughter’s perspective.