During Black History Month 2023, DC Public Library is lifting up those who have left their mark, using their words and actions to resist the oppression of the Black community. Join us for engaging events, check out thought-provoking reads, learn local history and explore your own relationship to resistance. How can you embody resistance to make positive change in your community?

Kick-off Black History Month with authors Toluse Olorunnipa, and Robert Samuels. They will be discussing will discuss their book “His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life in the Struggle for Racial Justice” with award-winning journalist Jummy Olabanji.
The first 50 registrants will receive a signed copy of the book courtesy of the DC Public Library Foundation.