Author Kimberly A. Morrow is on a mission to empower parents to become better advocates for their children. Parents often are confronted with issues of not knowing essential study skills for children, technology, preparing their […]
Category: DC Black History Happens Now
25feb@9AM-12:30pm ~ Safety Summit 2022: Prevention over Punishment
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 […]
22feb@5pm ~ A Path to the Past: Finding our Black Ancestors in the Archives
Have you ever researched your own family history? Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a novice genealogist, our first-ever Twitter Space event is for you! Join us to hear how community genealogists Raymond Cousins and […]
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 me and Michael Tubbs as we discuss his new memoir, The Deeper the Roots, A Memoir of Hope and Home. This astonishing memoir traces Michael’s upbringing in Stockton, CA at a time when it was one of the most violent […]
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 […]
21feb@7PM ~ Black Leaders in the Fight for Statehood
A panel discussion featuring U.S. Representative Oye Owolewa, Anise Jenkins, Joyce Robinson-Paul and Mark Thompson. Moderated by Demi Stratmon, 51 for 51. Sponsors: Stand Up! for Democracy in DC, DC Black History Celebration Committee, DC […]
19feb@2pm ~ Black Health and Wellness in the Eye of the Storm
A moderated conversation with ASALH President W. Marvin Dulaney & Presidents of Black medical schools and professional health organizations.
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