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black history month 2023
The relevance of February goes back to 1926, when ASALH’s founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson first established “Negro History Week” during the second week of February. And why that week? Because it encompasses the birthdays […]
28feb@7PM
D.C. Black History Celebration Committee (DCBHCC) Presents Saving All the Children and Families in Times of Crisis Black History continues with the D.C. Black History Celebration Committee virtual program Saving All the Children and Families in Times […]
24feb@7pm ~ Activism through music & art
An activist, pianist, artist, mother, and wife, Hazel Scott is a Trinidad-born American Jazz and classical pianist, singer, and actress. Born 1920, Hazel Scott’s artistry gave her the platform to speak out against racial discrimination, […]
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 […]
Exhibit: The Colors and Forms of History ~ 4-26feb
The Colors and Forms of History Featuring works by Doba Afolabi, Sheryll Cashin, Bernie Houston, and Chris Malone Opening Receptions: Friday, February 4, 6-8PM & Saturday, February 5, 2-6PM ZENITH SALON/UPPER NORTHWEST GALLERY:1429 Iris Street, […]
BLACK HEALTH AND WELLNESS 1FEB: 6:30PM
ASALH’s incoming president will announce the second annual virtual Black History Month Festival program series. The 2022 Black History theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” The various programs will illuminate the theme through panel discussions […]
DC history conference call for submissions
The 48th annual DC History Conference takes place March 31 – April 2, 2022. The DC History Conference is an interdisciplinary, community conference considering the past, present, and future of the District, co-presented by the DC History […]
DC Emancipation Commemoration: Reading of the Names of the First Freed
April 16, 2021, 6PM 11AM TIME HAS CHANGED Join us for our annual DC Emancipation Commemoration Event. April 16, 1862, Congress passed a compensated emancipation act which allowed 3,100 people to be freed in the […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 