Sharing a guide created by Lopez D. Matthews, Jr., PhD, State Archivist and Public Records Administrator with resources for studying this year’s Black history theme of Black Resistance. In collaboration with the Association for the […]
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“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.
Honoring The Black in US
Exhibit Dates: February 3, 2023 – March 4, 2023 Opening Receptions to meet the artists:RSVP on eventbrite: Saturday Feb 4, 2-6pmAt 1429 Iris Street NW, Washington DC, 20012 Featuring Artists: Doba Afolabi, Ram Brisueno, Sheryll […]
Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality (Pantheon, 2022), Brown-Nagin explores the life and times of Constance Baker Motley, the pathbreaking lawyer, politician, and judge. Join me in my conversation with Harvard […]
DC Public libraries: Black History Month 2023
During Black History Month 2023, DC Public Library is lifting up those who have left their mark, using their words and actions to resist the oppression of the Black community. Join us for engaging events, […]
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is a touring exhibition recommended for visitors ages 10 and up that shares the story of how a mother’s bravery and fight for justice more than six […]
Exploring Aspects of Black Resistance Session 6:30 PM
This year’s festival will celebrate the theme of Black Resistance in the past present AND FUTURE STARTING FEBRUARY 1st 2023. During these uncertain times in which the very nature of what the Association does—the teaching […]
Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party Panel Discussion Featuring Ericka Huggins and Guests
Join Sankofa for an evening honoring Women of the Black Panther Party. Featuring Ericka Huggins, Steve Shames, Lynn French, Cheryl Dawson, and Hazel Mack Hilliard-learn about the stories that have gone unheard until now. Howard […]
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
Martin Luther King Jr. Central Branch: Great Hall January 26 – March 12, 2023 OPENING: 6:00 PM Keynote The event will feature a moving keynote by Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., the cousin and best friend […]
Black History 2023
ASALH: “Why does Black History Month occur in February? The relevance of February goes back to 1926, when ASALH’s founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson first established “Negro History Week” during the second week of February. […]
kwanzaadc.org
The DC Kwanzaa Planning Committee is the coordinating committee for Kwanzaa celebrations throughout the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Kwanzaa Events Celebrate Kwanzaa with the community. Many events listed through Kwanzaadc.org will include a Zoom […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 