The MLK Library is excited to host author Lonnae O’Neal in conversation about her book Bibb Country: Unearthing My Family Secrets of Land, Legacy, and Lettuce, in recognition of Black History Month. 901 G St […]
Category: Book Talks
DC history conference thursday-sunday, April 3-6
The DC History Conference is co-presented by the DC History Center, DC Public Library, and HumanitiesDC, and supported by organizational partners and a volunteer planning committee. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE The DC History Conference is […]
HOW TO help your doctor help you | 1mar@6-8pm
SANKOFA VIDEO & BOOKS | 2714 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20001
Eve L. Ewing — Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism – with Clint Smith | 1mar@3pm
In Original Sins, Ewing demonstrates that our schools were designed to propagate the idea of white intellectual superiority, to “civilize” Native students and to prepare Black students for menial labor. Education was not an afterthought […]
Beyond Heroes and Holidays | 26feb@6-8pm
– A Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change Program This session will introduce educators and families to the newly released teaching resource guide Leading and Learning Together: Cultivating School Change From Within. This book […]
for gaza’s children | 23feb@4 – 9pm
Join us for a special evening to celebrate Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti’s 83rd birthday! The event will include a reception and book presentation honoring his influential work and lasting impact on literature and culture.
Hold On, Change is Coming | 22feb@2pm
Artist talks at 2PMFeb 22: Cheryl Edwards, Carolyn Goodridge, Hubert Jackson BOOK SIGNING: Adrianne Lind Book Signings at 2PMFeb 22: Andrianne Lind, CYT, MSc, MA, BA, “Wellness on The Weekly: 52 Fun Prompts for Mindfulness, […]
Hold On, Change is Coming | 15feb@2pm
Zenith Gallery Presents artist Paul Henry Feb 15: “In God We Trust” by Kellee Baker and Clifford William Jr. How to use trusts to create, build, and protect your financial legacy.” Authors Kellee Baker, Esq. […]
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 […]
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 […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 