Have you ever researched your own family history? Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a novice genealogist, our first-ever Twitter Space event is for you! Join us to hear how community genealogists Raymond Cousins and […]
Category: Lectures, Talks & Panels
21feb@7PM ~ Black Leaders in the Fight for Statehood
A panel discussion featuring U.S. Representative Oye Owolewa, Anise Jenkins, Joyce Robinson-Paul and Mark Thompson. Moderated by Demi Stratmon, 51 for 51. Sponsors: Stand Up! for Democracy in DC, DC Black History Celebration Committee, DC […]
14feb@12PM ~ From Negro History Week to African American History Month
In this video, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s original idea for Negro History Week—which he selected as the second week of February—and his long-term goal of African American History becoming a natural part of American history, […]
13feb@12PM ~ The Frederick Douglass Home and the History of Historic House Museums
While the Frederick Douglass Home had been a place where people came to honor the legacy of the great abolitionist, it was only the third site honoring an African American when it entered the national […]
BLACK BODIES, PART I: Exploitation in Medicine
The first session will examine the history of medicine, clinical practice, and policies that have impacted African American health and contributed to disparities. The discussion will include the origins of American gynecology, Henrietta Lacks HeLa […]
6feb@6PM ~ Film Screening — MORE THAN A TEST SCORE
Most of our Black and Brown kids (especially boys) were already struggling in reading literacy and are behind in their learning compared to other communities and more fortunate kids. The gap has spread wider due […]
5feb@11AM ~ RESEARCHING FAMILY HISTORY
This orientation with Linda Crichlow White introduces resources to explore and tell your family history with a spotlight on Black genealogy. Investigating the history of our own families creates a personal connection to the past. […]
5feb@12PM ~ Race & Health Disparities in African American Urban Communities
The Manhattan Branch will host a panel discussion on health care disparities in urban African American communities. The panel will explore ways in which race has shaped African American health throughout American history and how […]
5feb@9:30AM ~ In the Shadows of the Northeastern Forts
Join the Civil War Roundtable for “In the Shadows of the Northeastern Forts” by Jeremiah Montague, Local Historian, Lecturer, and Author
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 […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 