Black history is American history. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson began a weeklong celebration that has since grown into an entire month dedicated to remembering the achievements, contributions, resilience, and legacies of Black Americans […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay…
“Celebrations, Found Truths, Sheroes, Heroes, Events and Programs” which recognize and celebrate the contributions in art, literature, politics and education of the African American community throughout the year in the DC Metropolitan area.
Black History Month Trivia Night @MLKing jr Memorial Library
Wednesday, February 216:30pm – 8:00pm East Storefront A & B Do you know your Black history? Show off your knowledge at our trivia night and see if you’ll take the crown! Join the DC Public […]
Lasting Memories of Brother Malcolm X with A. Peter Bailey & Positive Black Folks in Action
wednesday, february 21, 1 – 4 PM Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe | 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 | (202) 234-4755 Positive Black Folks in Action will commemorate the life and legacy of […]
U.S. Minister to Liberia Henry Highland Garnet and the U.S.- Liberia Relationship
Wednesday, february 21 | 12:15PM harry s truman building | 330 21st street nw washington dc 20006 Please RSVP: For further information or if you require reasonable accommodations to attend the event, please contact Emma […]
HumanitiesDC Community Showcase
Get ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable celebration of bold ideas, big questions, and unique experiences! Thursday, February 22 · 6 – 8:30pm Anacostia Art Center 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20020 […]
“Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration”
The CWRTDC and LGDC are delighted to continue its tradition to host a joint in-person/hybrid meeting to celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday week free On Zoom: wednesday, 21 february 6:45 pm ET: Start of Meeting/Introductions 7:00 pm […]
greenbelt MD black history celebrations
Spotlighting African American Contributions to the Arts 18February: 2PM Celebrate Black History Month in Greenbelt. This year’s Black History programs are dedicated to the memory of Council member Ric Gordon, a valued member of our committee […]
tulsa and the other forgotten black wall streets
Leisure World association for African American culture 17 February @2PM by C. R. Gibbs
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Tour 17 Feb: 2PM
This February, join the DC Preservation League on a tour of the Frederick Douglass House, a National Historic Site located in Southeast DC. The tour will be led by the National Park Service. Attendees will […]
Black History in Lafayette Park 17 February 2PM
From Slave Quarters to Black Lives Matter Plaza $$ When Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had a two-block long section of 16th Street, NW christened Black Lives Matter Plaza, she guaranteed that it would forever […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 