Black residents of Washington, D.C., have long recognized that community violence cannot be solved through state violence. On February 25, we will convene to set forth a new legislative agenda that is evidence-based, directly responsive […]
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22feb@12PM ~ Washington at the Plow
George Washington’s passionate interest in farming was central to his identity and his commitment to the “New Agriculture” of the eighteenth century shaped the lives of the hundreds of people held in bondage at Mount […]
22feb@12pm ~ Unracism: Discussions with Courtney Tolbert
UnRacism – Recognizing & Confronting Fascism in the 21st Century: Courtney Tolbert hosts occasional discussions on how we can move forward at this time and improve our world.
23feb@7pm ~ Virtual Salon: Harriet Tubman – A Travel & Tourism Perspective $
The story of Harriet Tubman is deeply embedded in the region surrounding Washington, D.C. Join us for a virtual conversation as we explore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman through the lens of […]
Join Michael Zeldin for this important conversation on race in America with Don Lemon as they discuss his book, This Is The Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism. This frank conversation addresses […]
8feb5:30PM ~ Art AfterWords
The National Portrait Gallery and the DC Public Library would like to invite you to a virtual conversation about love, second chances, and the power of a great torch song. Join us as we analyze […]
Frederick Douglas was the “prose poet of America’s (and perhaps a universal) body politic. He searched for the human soul, envisioned through slavery and freedom in all their meanings. There had been no other voice […]
5feb@12PM ~ Race & Health Disparities in African American Urban Communities
The Manhattan Branch will host a panel discussion on health care disparities in urban African American communities. The panel will explore ways in which race has shaped African American health throughout American history and how […]
Saturdays@7pm ~ CHADWICK BOSEMAN FILM FESTIVAL
Faith & Film is an educational activity at Westminster in which we explore contemporary film to expand our understanding of the critical issues being discussed in American popular culture. After viewing a select film every […]
21feb – Seniors and Cannabis, 10am
Presented by Anacostia Organics 202 845-8574 Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE (202) 563-7225
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 