Announcement of the Black History Month theme and Introduction of ASALH’s Inaugural Virtual Black History Month Festival
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The Art of STEM Workshop Series | Understanding Forensic Science Pathway: From High School to Chief Medical Examiner
Virtual Forensic Science Workshop with middle and high school students (grades 7 – 12) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr (District of Columbia Chief Medical Examiner) Speakers Topics Include: Types of Fingerprints DNA Evidence […]
Sounds of the City: a Humanitini Event in tribute to WPFW DJ, Rusty Hassan 7pm
DC Legendary Musicians Inc. in collaboration with Humanities DC, WPFW-FM Pacifica, and the DC Public Library, celebrate the work of jazz historian and WPFW programmer, Rusty Hassan, with a virtual Humanitini event. Join the conversation […]
Drawing Lines: How Race Shaped DC’s Housing Landscape
Historian Sarah Shoenfeld and social impact designer April De Simone discuss continuing effects of historical racism in housing policy. Wed, January 27, 2021 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
MLK: The life of a prophet
Time: Friday, January 15, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please Join Phil & Pat As They Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On His 92nd Birthday With The Showing Of Their Documentary, “MLK: The Life […]
The struggle for DC self-determination—the right to govern the city and for full representation in Congress—has existed since the city’s inception. Early efforts were directed at securing voting rights in Congress and government by locally […]
Washingtonians are calling out the many ways institutional racism has shaped our city and the lives of those who have lived here. In response, the Historical Society is offering “The Most Important City: How the […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 