A Celebration of African American Life and History: Trailblazer featuring an Author Talk with Mae Jemison 3 February, 5 – 6PM
Category: DC Black History Happens Now
“Person of Interest” feature in Washington History magazine
Perry H. Carson was a powerful African American leader in late 19th-century Southwest Washington, a political maestro whom the Washington Post dubbed “the Titanic leader of the colored race.”
7th Langton Hughes Book Fair
Virtual Online Book Fair, family friendly event! ZOOM Meeting ID 852 1781 7769. No password needed.
DC Public Library
The DC Public Library Celebrates the Culture and Accomplishments of the Black Family. February 2, 4PM – Teen Tuesday: Open Mic Night Poets between the ages of 13 – 19 are invited to perform works in […]
Black History is American History
Following a turbulent but momentous month, February hopefully marks a month of celebration with Black History Month. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 7pm, Saturday 8am – 4pm On Saturday enter on 12th St […]
Black Power in WASHINGTOn D.C.
The Black Power in Washington D.C. website charts the rise, fall and resurgence of Black Power activism in the nation’s preeminent Chocolate City between 1961 and 1998 using a web based map and approximately 50 historical photographs.
THE BLACK FAMILY: Saving Our Lives – The Fierce Urgency of Now!
See this program online Keynote Speaker – Dr. Reed Tuckson Black Coalition Against Covid-19 MC – Aaron Holmes Remarks from the Mayor’s Office of African/American Affairs DC City Council Dr. Frank Smith, Founding Director of […]
Bishop Henry McNeal Turner Symposium
For much of the nineteenth century, Bishop Henry McNeal Turner was a voice for justice and humanity. He served as a minister, educator and U.S.C.T. veteran. On February 1, 7:00 PM The African American Civil […]
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