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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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Feb10 A Long Way From Home Noon – 3 PM $
Experience African American culture through hands-on activities and storytelling with master storyteller and griot, the Honorable Baba-C. Registration Requested. Saturday, February 10 | 12 – 3p Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring […]
Feb10 Dignity and Defiance: A Portrait of Mary Church Terrell, a film screening with Robin Hamilton 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Mary Church Terrell was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the first African-American woman in the US-appointed to a major city school board (DC). Learn more about this […]
Feb 10 ACM 50th Anniversary Mardi Gras Family Day! 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary, we are pulling out all the stops. For the first time ever, the museum will hold its annual Mardi Gras event in our own 2,500 square foot main gallery! […]
MEN OF BRONZE Directed by William Miles – 1977
8:00 – 10:00 PM, Men of Bronze is the definitive story of black American soldiers of the 369th U.S. combat regiment and the 15th Infantry from New York, known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” who served […]
Feb9 “Marking Great Civil and Human Rights Milestones of 2018”
….Douglass – MLK – Mandela Great Black Leaders of the Past and a Look to the Future 6:00 PM, Fraser Mansion – Church of Scientology National Affairs Office 1701 20th Street NW Washington DC 20009 […]
Feb10 B l a c k Composers Concert®
The James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts Presents Classical ¯ Jazz ¯ Gospel ¯ Sacred 3:00 pm Dunbar High School 101 N St NW, Washington, DC 20001 FREE ADMISSION, Donations Welcomed Featured Artists Tenor Anthony Ballard ♫ Soprano […]
Feb8 Exploring Africa
The South Bowie Library will explore Africa! One of the largest continents in the world. During the three-part series, you will discover fun historical facts, culture, entertainment and art. All ages are welcome! 7:00 – […]
Feb8 Coretta Scott King Book Award Storytime
Bring the Family for a storytime celebrating Coretta Scott King Award books and make-your-own kente cloth. 4:00 – 4:30 PM South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie, MD 20721 (301) 850-0475 The Coretta Scott King […]
Feb8 C.R. Gibbs Lecture Series on African American History and Culture
“Crusade for Liberty: Frederick Douglass, the Civil War & DC Emancipation.” 7:00PM Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St. NW Washington DC 20007 202-727-0232 In celebration of 2018 African American History Month, distinguished historian C.R. […]
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