James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, and sacred music, featuring the music of composers of African descent. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, […]
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Barry Farm: A Conversation Across Generations 21feb@1-3pm
Join EmpowerDC and the DC History Center for a screening of a sequel to the 2023 Barry Farm documentary which brings the story of Black-led struggle for land and housing into the present. Barry Farm: […]
black history film festival
washington DC | 20feb: 12 pm – 11:30 pm panel discussion @2:00pm
A Century of Black History Commemorations 3-28feb
Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall – 2nd Floor This small display celebrates one hundred years of Black history commemorations. Historian Carter G. Woodson initiated the annual observance […]
Looking for volunteers for the 51st DC History Conference!
Our conference this year marks the 51st DC History Conference! It is taking place on April 3 – 6, 2025; with some sessions happening at the DC History Center’s home at the Carnegie Library (Thursday), […]
DC history conference thursday-sunday, April 3-6
The DC History Conference is co-presented by the DC History Center, DC Public Library, and HumanitiesDC, and supported by organizational partners and a volunteer planning committee. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE The DC History Conference is […]
celebrate national women’s history month
Events begin with the Women of Valor: The Six Triple Eight program, featuring retired colonel of the U.S. Army, Edna W. Cummings, Saturday, March 1st at 1:00 pm The event will begin with an open […]
Workshop: Capturing Perspectives with Jada Imani M | 27feb@6-7:30pm
Today @ Apple | Apple Carnegie Library | 801 K St NW Washington DC 20001 Celebrate the creativity of the DMV music scene with photographer Jada Imani M. She’ll share her passion for photography and […]
39th Anniversary Celebration of Bishop Melvin G. Brown | 23feb@11am – 1pm
39th Anniversary Celebration of Bishop Melvin G. Brown Service that will Honor him as a Humanitarian, Scholar, Bishop and Pastor.
“Queer Awakenings” Pride Poetry Workshop | 18feb@6:30-8:30pm
Arts Club of Washington I 2017 I St. NW I Washington DC 20006 In honor of African American History Month In this workshop, we will look at poems that document queer joy, and write celebratory […]
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