An eye opening chronicle of the many travels of people of African descent to distant lands from ancient times to today. Join author, C.R. Gibbs for his Winter Lecture series at the Deanwood Neighborhood Library 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.
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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18Feb The Legacy of Harriet Tubman 1pm
A One-Woman Performance by Cortenia Smith Please join us for “The Legacy of Harriet Tubman” featuring the brilliant actress Cortenia Kay Smith. This one-woman performance reveals the true spirit of Harriet Tubman, a legendary former […]
17Feb U.S. Army Band 6pm
Millennium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St NW Washington DC 20566 The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” presents a performance featuring African American composers. They celebrate the […]
17Feb Voices From the Past: Sissieretta Jones 4 – 5:30pm
Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 Sissieretta Jones was the first African American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1892. This Black History program is dedicated to the […]
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17Feb Hands of Mercy – The Challenges of Racism Talk
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington DC 20036 202-347-3215 The Social Justice Committee invites all to celebrate African American Black History Month with one talk being on the challenges of […]
17Feb Jeopardy! 2pm
How much Black History do you know? Test your knowledge and skills, learn more and contribute to a winning intergenerational team. Woodridge Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE Washington DC 20018 202 541-6226
15Feb Tcheka 6pm
“Strada” means road or way in Cape Verdean Creole. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Tcheka takes his audience on a journey of dynamic sounds and rhythms that make up his exciting repertoire. Millennium Stage at The John […]
1925 Vermont Avenue NW Washington DC
14Feb Deacon Izzy & The Congregation 6pm
This Valentine’s Day, join Deacon Izzy & The Congregation as they present “So N Luv Wit U”. Love and music will always find a way. Millennium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the […]
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