How Black Beaches Became White Wealth During the twentieth century, a significant amount of coastal property in the South was home to, and owned by, African Americans. In The Land Was Ours, Andrew W. Kahrl […]
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.
11Feb, 10am-12pm Coming to the Table
Coming to the Table provides leadership, resources and a supportive environment for all who wish to acknowledge and heal wounds from racism that is rooted in the United States’ history of slavery. The best way for […]
10Feb, 5-7pm Poetry
Syncopated Rhythms: A Celebration of African American Poetry (FREE) Co-sponsored by Furious Flower Poetry Center […]
DC February Calendar
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the DC Black History Celebration Committee are proud to present this guide to events in Washington, DC for the month of February 2017.
9Feb 6-8pm Tarzan to Tonto: Stereotypes as Obstacles to Progress Toward a More Perfect Union – A Symposium
National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian Institution Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20013-7012
7Feb, 4 PM Movie Night: The Wiz
Rosedale Library 1701 Gales St. NE Washington, D.C. 20002
7Feb, PM The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Chevy Chase Book Club, Chevy Chase Library 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Henrietta Lacks died of cancer in 1951, but her cells live on in scientific research to this day. The Immortal Life […]
5Feb 11:00 AM Service
Mt Gilead Baptist Church Black History eduTainment performances: Dramatic Reading Maya Angelou’s “STILL I RISE” by Actress Lauren Bunch 1625 13th St NW Washington, DC 20009 Each Sunday in February, […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 