4PM After School activities Tune in to DC Public Library’s Youtube every school day at 4 p.m. for fun and educational after-school live events and videos! Who’s Kamala Harris? Take a fun quiz to learn more about the first female […]
Month: February 2021
The Rock Creek Civil War Roundtable
6 February, 9:30am To participate in Civil War Roundtable Programs: Registration is required. Send an email to Rock Creek Park at rocr_superintendent@nps.gov by the Wednesday prior to this event using the email you want to […]
Trailblazer featuring an Author Talk with Mae Jemison
A Celebration of African American Life and History: Trailblazer featuring an Author Talk with Mae Jemison 3 February, 5 – 6PM
“Person of Interest” feature in Washington History magazine
Perry H. Carson was a powerful African American leader in late 19th-century Southwest Washington, a political maestro whom the Washington Post dubbed “the Titanic leader of the colored race.”
7th Langton Hughes Book Fair
Virtual Online Book Fair, family friendly event! ZOOM Meeting ID 852 1781 7769. No password needed.
DC Public Library
The DC Public Library Celebrates the Culture and Accomplishments of the Black Family. February 2, 4PM – Teen Tuesday: Open Mic Night Poets between the ages of 13 – 19 are invited to perform works in […]
Black History is American History
Following a turbulent but momentous month, February hopefully marks a month of celebration with Black History Month. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 7pm, Saturday 8am – 4pm On Saturday enter on 12th St […]
Bishop Henry McNeal Turner Symposium
For much of the nineteenth century, Bishop Henry McNeal Turner was a voice for justice and humanity. He served as a minister, educator and U.S.C.T. veteran. On February 1, 7:00 PM The African American Civil […]