Saturday, February 17, 11:00 am Walk literally in the footsteps of the creator of Black History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, from the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS through the Logan Circle and Shaw […]
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dc’s “Showmobiles” and the “Summer in the Parks” Programs
Online Only: Registration Required | Fri, Feb 16 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM A lunch and learn virtual conversation with Dr. Felicianne Garland-Jackson discussing the role of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation […]
The History, Art, and Culture of the Gullah Geechee People
Thursday, february 15th | 6:00 PM The Gullah Geechee Corridor shares insight on the culture of the Gullah Geechee people. Who are the Gullah Geechee people? Learn about the cultural keepers of an authentic culture […]
Iconic Looks: Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me: A Relationship Forged in Fashion
In his glorious four-color visual memoir entitled Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me: A Relationship Forged in Fashion, renowned designer B Michael recalls the bond of friendship that emerged between him and Ms. Tyson. Through vivid […]
Black History Month: Find YOUR story
Use free digital tools to explore your family’s history Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library | 115 Atlantic St SW, Washington, DC 20032 | bellevuelibrary@dc.gov | 202-243-1185 Wednesdays and Sundays during Black History Month, you […]
Black History Figures: Exhibit Making
Thursday, February 153:30pm – 6:00pm Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library | 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011 | lamondriggslibrary@dc.gov | 202-541-6255 From Benjamin Banneker to Beyoncé and beyond, celebrate Black excellence and enhance your research […]
African-American Digital Resources
Black History Month @DC public library This Black History Month event will show attendees how to navigate the dclibrary.org website and how to access our digital database collection. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own […]
Black Love Day Event
busboys and poets | 14th & V tuesday, february 14th | 5:00 – 7:00pm Join Ujima Inc., The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, and celebrate Black Love Day. During this event, we […]
Curator Talk: Currents of Emancipation
Learn the role Black American sailors played during the Civil War Saturday, February 10 · 1 – 2pm EST Southwest Library 900 Wesley Place Southwest Washington, DC 20024 Image: Title image courtesy the National Archives. […]
U.S. Minister to Liberia Henry Highland Garnet and the U.S.- Liberia Relationship
Join the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) on Wednesday, February 21 from 12:15 to 1:00 pm EST to commemorate Black History Month. NMAD’s Public Historian, Dr. Alison Mann, will offer a talk on the […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 