Join artists, activists and concerned citizens on how best to resist the fascist state and the neoliberal response. Inspired by the We Fight Back 2025 Inauguration Protest at Malcolm X Park and the Anti-Inauguration Ball […]
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.
Reel & Meal Film: Finally Got the Word | 17feb@7pm
Reel and Meal at the New Deal: Finally Got the News (1970) captures a watershed moment when Black autoworkers challenged both racial discrimination and exploitative working conditions in Detroit’s automotive plants. More information and dinner plans!
Kente Weaving Workshop | 16feb@11am-2pm$$: sold out!
this event is sold out! more black history events at sankofa Join Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe for an unforgettable experience at our Kente Weaving Workshop with Master Weaver Kwasi Asare—don’t miss your chance to […]
Black History Month Concert | 16feb@10-11:30am
Asbury United Methodist Church The Asbury Ensemble will present a concert celebrating Black composers. All genres of music will be included.
Hold On, Change is Coming | 15feb@2pm
Zenith Gallery Presents artist Paul Henry Feb 15: “In God We Trust” by Kellee Baker and Clifford William Jr. How to use trusts to create, build, and protect your financial legacy.” Authors Kellee Baker, Esq. […]
Jazz Journeys: From Blues to Now | 15feb@1-2pm
Presented by Muneer Nasser, Trumpeter & Jazz Historian Explore the rich history of jazz through live music, rare recordings, and interactive demonstrations. Perfect for music lovers and history enthusiasts interested in discovering jazz’s Memphis blues […]
Couples Arts & Crafts: Crafting History | 15feb@3 – 5pm $$
Celebrate Love, Creativity & Black History Kolor Me Awesome This Valentine’s Day, paint, learn, and connect at a unique couples’ glass painting class inspired by the beauty of stained glass art and the legacy of Black artisans. Create your own hand-painted […]
Whispers from the Water: Reconnecting Ancestral Memory
Saturday, 15 february, 1 – 3 pm Mr. Kamau Sadiki is a diver for the Smithsonian Institute. He and his team travel all over the world to locate and identify ship wrecks from the Transatlantic/Oceanic […]
The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival | 14 – 16feb
The Jazz Academy of Music, Inc proudly presents The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAJF). The MAJF is a straight-ahead jazz festival that occurs every year over President’s Day weekend.
The Reshaping of Racial Labor in the Age of A.I., with Golden Owens | 13feb@6pm
The implications and use of AI and GenAI has a pivotal impact on the lives and experiences of African Americans. Golden M. Owens will explore this through the lens of gender and labor.
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 