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, […]
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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.
Programs that are free and open to the public will be continually listed and distributed throughout the year, please continue to submit to DCBlackHistory.com, DCBlackHistory on Facebook and dcblkhistory@gmail.com.
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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: […]
Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Althea Gibson 21feb@11am-1pm
The National Museum of African American History & Culture is open daily to the public. Free timed-entry passes are required for entry. 1400 Constitution Ave NWWashington DC 20560 Althea Gibson shattered barriers as the first […]
black history film festival
washington DC | 20feb: 12 pm – 11:30 pm panel discussion @2:00pm
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect 19feb@11am
REGISTER FOR FREE FILM SCREENING Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Thurgood Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lincoln University […]
State of African American Historical and Cultural Preservation: Charting a Collective Defense 18feb@6pm
celebrating black history month @zenith gallery
closing reception: 28feb@2 – 6pm At 1429 Iris Street NW, Washington DC, 20012 Featuring Artists: Doba Afolabi, Anne Bouie, Ram Brisueno, William Buchanan, Sheryll Cashin, Nicholas Chidahu, Julee Dickerson-Thompson, Buzz Duncan, Mentu Easwaran, Cheryl Edwards, […]
33RD Black Love Day 13feb
for 24 hours demonstrate love using 5 tenets – Show love for the Creator, for Self, for the Black Family, the Community & the Black Diaspora 5TH VIRTUAL RELATIONSHIP SUMMIT & RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION
That said with michael zeldin
Ronald K. L. Collins | Tragedy on Trial, The Story of the Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial On Line on Apple Podcasts
A Labor of Freedom, Then and Now with the Movement History Initiative 11feb@6pm
Virtual Event | February 11, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. EST
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