In Generations of Freedom Nik Ribianszky employs the lenses of gender and violence to examine family, community, and the tenacious struggles by which free blacks claimed and maintained their freedom under shifting international governance from […]
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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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24feb@5:30pm ~ Lynchings & Biophobia
Understanding the past is important in helping to move forward into the future. Historians at Montgomery History have done research around racial terror lynchings of African Americans that took place in Rockville, Maryland. This tragic […]
25feb@9AM-12:30pm ~ Safety Summit 2022: Prevention over Punishment
Black residents of Washington, D.C., have long recognized that community violence cannot be solved through state violence. On February 25, we will convene to set forth a new legislative agenda that is evidence-based, directly responsive […]
22feb@5pm ~ A Path to the Past: Finding our Black Ancestors in the Archives
Have you ever researched your own family history? Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a novice genealogist, our first-ever Twitter Space event is for you! Join us to hear how community genealogists Raymond Cousins and […]
22feb@12pm ~ Unracism: Discussions with Courtney Tolbert
UnRacism – Recognizing & Confronting Fascism in the 21st Century: Courtney Tolbert hosts occasional discussions on how we can move forward at this time and improve our world.
22feb@12PM ~ Washington at the Plow
George Washington’s passionate interest in farming was central to his identity and his commitment to the “New Agriculture” of the eighteenth century shaped the lives of the hundreds of people held in bondage at Mount […]
23feb@7pm ~ Virtual Salon: Harriet Tubman – A Travel & Tourism Perspective $
The story of Harriet Tubman is deeply embedded in the region surrounding Washington, D.C. Join us for a virtual conversation as we explore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman through the lens of […]
20feb@6:45pm ~ Vigil for Frederick Douglass’s Passing
In this video, we dwell in the space where Frederick Douglass passed on February 20, 1895, share in a reading of the description of his final moments, and then shift into a time of reflection […]
Join me and Michael Tubbs as we discuss his new memoir, The Deeper the Roots, A Memoir of Hope and Home. This astonishing memoir traces Michael’s upbringing in Stockton, CA at a time when it was one of the most violent […]
21feb@7PM ~ Black Leaders in the Fight for Statehood
A panel discussion featuring U.S. Representative Oye Owolewa, Anise Jenkins, Joyce Robinson-Paul and Mark Thompson. Moderated by Demi Stratmon, 51 for 51. Sponsors: Stand Up! for Democracy in DC, DC Black History Celebration Committee, DC […]
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