….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 […]
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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 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. […]
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
Tell Them We Are Rising explores the pivotal role historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played over the course of 150 years in American history, culture, and identity. This film reveals the rich history […]
Feb6 Black History Month Comic Book Art
For this Black History Month program, students will practice drawing popular black superheroes and historical figures. Presented by Williams Jones of the Afrofuturism Network. Basic techniques of comic book art will be demonstrated in this program. […]
1Mar 6:30-8 pm, Film: “Well-Behaved Women Don’t Make HerStory: The Dorie Ladner Story”
This installment of Around the Fire features esteemed elder Dorie Ladner, a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) veteran, social worker and lifelong activist. She first got involved with the freedom movement after the murder of […]
1March, 5pm: 10th Wreath Laying Ceremony
The 10th Wreath Laying Ceremony will honor African-American and Ethiopian Veterans who fought for freedom in commemoration of the 121st Anniversary of the decisive victory of Adwa on March 1, 1896 ( የዐድዋ ድል በዓል ). […]
25Feb, 3:30pm Book Talk
A White House chef knows the Chief Executive in ways few others do, and many have served not only as cooks but as confidants and informal policy advisors. In his second book, Miller, the executive […]
11Feb, 10am-12pm Coming to the Table
Coming to the Table provides leadership, resources and a supportive environment for all who wish to acknowledge and heal wounds from racism that is rooted in the United States’ history of slavery. The best way for […]
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