We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC traces Black feminism in Washington, DC from the turn of the 20th century through the civil rights and Black Power movements to today. on view on the first […]
Category: Exhibitions & Galleries
Black Like Me
Opening Reception to Meet the Artist: wednesday February 15, 2023, 4-8 pm 1111 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004 Featuring Artists: Wesley Clark, Julee Dickerson Thompson, Bulsby “Buzz” Duncan, Francine Haskins, Claudia Gibson-Hunter, Carolyn Goodridge, […]
we’re not asking politely
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 […]
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 […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 