Presentation & discussion of Frederick Douglass (1818 – 1895) as an outspoken advocate for equal justice and anti-lynching legislation. February 17, 7 – 9PM
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.
Join the Library for a special story time celebrating Black History Month on the Library’s Facebook page 15 February, 10:30AM
February 18, 10am & 2pm Health Equity Summit Presented by The 2021 Health Equity Summit provides attendees the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussion with subject-matter experts along with business leaders and members of the […]
Washington, DC: City of Interest, City of Change
A Virtual Photographic Exhibition and Lecture Series February – March Lecture Series Notes from the Library: Looking Through the Lens of Photographer Ed FletcherIn this podcast episode, Ray Barker and Eric White discuss the Fletcher Photograph […]
Frederick Douglass and Maryland’s Underground Railroad
February 14, 4-6PM – LIVESTREAM TOUR Join us for an online/virtual tour of the Frederick Douglass heritage sites in Maryland and Washington, D.C., as well a discussion on how how Frederick successfully escaped from slavery […]
ROASA’s Roadmap to Self to a 100-year overview of America’s history (event, eras, places, occurrences, historical picture and ROASA’s highlights educating the next generation (2012-2020). February 13, 11:00 AM
Black Love Conference
Black Love Day is a national wholyday to observe 5 Loving Acts to heal relationships celebrated in 2021 in a Conference and 28th Black Love Relationship Ceremony. 1st Virtual Black Love Conference from 10 a.m. to […]
AAHgS Black History conference
Keynote Speaker – Ted Ellis: African American Artist The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society’s Maryland and Washington, DC Chapters, the Laurel (MD) and Washington, DC Family History Centers, as well as the African American Special […]
WETA.org Black History programs
4PM After School Activities Tune in to DC Public Library’s Youtube every school day at 4 p.m. for fun and educational after-school live events and videos! To the Stars with Mae Jemison – Learn about the first black woman to […]
