This program is part of History Talks, a webinar series that investigates facets of Abraham Lincoln’s complex legacy and its relevance to today. Reconstruction has long been dismissed as a failure in American history, but in […]
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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.
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ASALH Book Prize Winner Announcement | 11feb@6-7pm
The winner(s) of the ASALH Book Prize will be announced on ASALH TV on February 11th at 6:00 p.m. EST. This event is part of the 2025 ASALH Black History Month Festival. “Make sure you […]
We The People, Celebrating Black History Together International Art Exhibition-Artist
virtual Gallery Tour & talk | 8Feb@6:30 – 8:30pm With artists from Canada, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, and the USA, we have global representation of artistic voices and perspectives, transcending geographical […]
Hold On, Change is Coming
Celebrating Black History Month Artist talks at 2PM | Feb 8 Julee Dickerson-Thompson, Francine Haskins, Luther Wright ZENITH SALON/UPPER NORTHWEST GALLERY:1429 Iris Street, NW, Washington DC 20012 Gallery Open Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 PM to […]
“Frederick Douglass Birthday & Black History Month Celebration” at Martha’s Table
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | 2375 Elvans Road, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020 The event will feature hands on activities and stories such as “Meet Mary McLeod Bethune,” and explore the “Great […]
Written Then, Spoken Now: Freedom Was In Sight! | 7feb@7-9:30pm
In celebration of the book Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region, Ford’s Theatre is proud to present an elevated book talk with acclaimed Reconstruction scholar Dr. Kate […]
Black History Month Exhibit, Art Walk Dupont circle | 7feb@6pm
The Church of Scientology, National Affairs Office is hosting a special exhibition for Black History Month by the Youth for Human Rights DC Chapter and Art Impact® International. The show features seven artists with a […]
2025 Black Composers Concert® | 22feb@3pm
Co-sponsored by the Washington Conservatory of Music. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Jerusalem Baptist Church | 2600 P Street Northwest | Washington, DC 20007 Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, and sacred music, featuring […]
“Walking in the Steps of the Bookman”@ Friday
Dr. Carter G. Woodson was affectionately known as “The Bookman” by residents in the Shaw neighborhood, and this walking tour (approx. 45 minutes) retraces routes and places frequented by Dr. Woodson and represents landmarks in […]
FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT 6feb 6pm
A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation featuring Kate Masur Join Busboys & Poets at 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 to learn about a powerful graphic history of the Reconstruction era in Washington, DC […]
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