A provocative book by noted scholars Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgrove. Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital has been called “an ambitious, kaleidoscopic history…essential American history, deeply researched and […]
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.
Feb14 “Ida Campbell and her Bluesz Nation Band ” 6:00 PM
The D.C. Legendary Musicians presents the fantastic Ida Campbell and her Bluesz Nation Band. Cambell, host of WPFW’s “Don’t Forget The Blues,” sings blues, gospel, and old school R&B, and is known to light up […]
Feb13 Meeting Mr. Lincoln $
What would you say if you got to meet one of the greatest presidents of all time? While on an errand for seamstress Elizabeth Keckley, young Eliza finds a barefoot, uneducated country boy sneaking through […]
Feb 14 Ebenezer Bassett and Frederick Douglass, African American Leaders in American Diplomacy NOON
Ebenezer Bassett and Frederick Douglass, African American Leaders in American Diplomacy In recognition of African American History Month and the bicentennial of Frederick Douglass’s birthday, please join the United States Diplomacy Center for a special […]
Feb12 “Black Metropolis: Great African Cities, Their Founding, and Evolution”
C.R. Gibbs Lecture Series on African American History and Culture, 7:00 PM Francis A. Gregory Public Library 3660 Alabama Ave. SE, Washington DC 202-698-6373
Feb12 “The Underground Railroad in the Nation’s Capital” 3:00 PM
C.R. Gibbs Lecture Series on African American History and Culture In celebration of 2018 African American History Month, noted historian C.R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation from his African American History and Culture Series entitled “The Underground Railroad in […]
DC Black History Calendar online
Printed copies available at African American Civil War Museum 1925 Vermont Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities 200 I Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
Feb11 Woodson in the House
The National Park Service, in collaboration with Humanities in Public, will offer living history presentations integrated into the guided tours of the home. This added element will allow visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step back […]
Feb10 An Evening with Nikki Giovanni 6:30 – 8:30 PM
One of America’s most celebrated poets, Nikki Giovanni reads from her newest collection of poems, “A Good Cry,” in conversation with Andy Shallal. Busboys and Poets Books 1025 5th St NW Washington DC 202-332-6432
Feb10 “Cooking Up History: Carnival and Haitian Food Traditions” 1 PM
Explore the cuisine of Carnival and how communities in the Caribbean and U.S. celebrate this holiday through food. The museum has partnered with the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, D.C.and the Smithsonian’s […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 