Did you know that words and music have the power to agitate, motivate, encourage and comfort people? Join us for a special musical story time and art activity honoring voluntary African-American migration and social justice movements […]
Category: Reading
DC Emancipation Day: 16April
African American Civil War Museum and Memorial 1925 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Join us for the 3rd Annual Reading of the names of the First Freed under the DC Compensated Emancipation Act in […]
Feb24 ASALH 2018 Author’s Event
10 a.m. – Noon, Washington Renaissance Hotel 999 Ninth Street NW Washington D.C. Free and open to the public. Prior to the annual black history luncheon, a featured authors event which is free and open to […]
Feb 17 & 18: FREDERICK DOUGLASS BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
This year’s programs and activities will honor the legacy and activism of Frederick Douglass and his connection to the Anacostia community in which his historic home lies. There will be community lectures, dramatic performances, hands-on kids […]
Feb10 An Evening with Nikki Giovanni 6:30 – 8:30 PM
One of America’s most celebrated poets, Nikki Giovanni reads from her newest collection of poems, “A Good Cry,” in conversation with Andy Shallal. Busboys and Poets Books 1025 5th St NW Washington DC 202-332-6432
Feb10 A Long Way From Home Noon – 3 PM $
Experience African American culture through hands-on activities and storytelling with master storyteller and griot, the Honorable Baba-C. Registration Requested. Saturday, February 10 | 12 – 3p Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring […]
Feb8 Coretta Scott King Book Award Storytime
Bring the Family for a storytime celebrating Coretta Scott King Award books and make-your-own kente cloth. 4:00 – 4:30 PM South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie, MD 20721 (301) 850-0475 The Coretta Scott King […]
DC Emancipation Day @AACWM
Reading of the names of the 1st Freed People @ 4:00 pm FROM ENSLAVEMENT TO DC STATEHOOD panel discussion @ 5:00 pm 1925 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001 Ph: 202-667-2667
Tuesday April 4
Dr. Martin Luther’s King Jr.’s Tribute 7:00 PM The tribute will commemorate the life of Dr. King as a spiritual leader, civil rights leader and a social justice fighter. The program will involve musical selections […]
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