We Are Not Asking Politely: How letter writers won the campaign to rename the library tells the story of how D.C.’s downtown central library became the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Only months after […]
Category: Exhibitions & Galleries
8feb@7:30PM ~ It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment $
In collaboration with the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the O.B. Hardison Poetry series will create a poetic mixtape in response to the exhibition It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Exhibit: Suedi (Slow Wave Edit) – a videowork created by artist Santiago Mostyn
Santiago Mostyn’s installation Suedi (Slow Wave Edit) consists of two music videos created in response to Erik Lundin’s Suedi, a popular Swedish rap song that has become an anthem for Afro-Swedish youth. In one video, […]
DC Public Library february
Check each day for covid updates, film series are cancelled for all branches The DC Public Library branches have Black History virtual programs, in-person programs, exhibits, and grab and go activity kits everyday. Arts & […]
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 […]
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 […]
21feb – Artist Gallery Talk: Delita Martin $, 12 – 12:30PM & 2:30 – 3PM
National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave NW Join us for an in-depth, in-gallery discussion with Delita Martin about her work in special exhibition Delita Martin: Calling Down the Spirits.
18feb – Art AfterWords: Brown Girl Dreaming, 5:30pm
Join staff from the National Portrait Gallery and the DC Public Library for a monthly conversation about portraits and prose. Discuss a portrait from the museum’s collection in addition to Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Brown […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 