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.
14feb – Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 6 @7pm
Join WETA and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Sirius XM host Joe Madison for a screening & discussion of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season Six.
15feb – African American Suffragists: Fighting on Dual Fronts of Gender and Race, 1pm
Efa Ahmed-Williams presents a talk on African American women’s roles and challenges in the women’s suffrage movement. Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument 144 Constitution Avenue NE
14feb – Douglass Day 2020, 12 – 3pm
Douglass Day 2020 On Valentine’s Day 2020, we invite you to a birthday party for Frederick Douglass. Although Douglass was born into bondage, and never knew his birthdate, he chose to celebrate every year on […]
12feb – Documentary Premiere: Race for the White House “Obama v. McCain,” 7pm
William G. McGowan Theater – National Archives Foundation 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW Race for the White House is a CNN original series narrated by Academy Award–winner Mahershala Ali. Using archival footage, interviews, and stylized dramatizations, […]
12feb – Book Hill Talks – Janea West: Producer & Director, 7pm
Janea West created GROWN in 2016, a series for black women to see themselves on screen. The concept of the comedy-drama was to create relatable characters experiencing the challenges and difficulties of young adulthood: career […]
