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African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition
Mar
2
8:30 AM08:30

African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition

Come learn the story and legacy of Washington, DC’s African American authors of children’s literature at this free event featuring noted authors, public television and radio producers and hosts, book illustrators, bookstore owners and civil rights leaders.

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Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray
Feb
22
6:00 PM18:00

Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray

  • Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library (map)
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Join the United States Mint, the National Women’s History Museum, and DC Public Library to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray. Learn more about Murray’s life and legacy during this special celebration, which will include remarks, the short film Pauli Murray, and a panel discussion.

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Historic Change: Celebrating the Activism and Impact of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Feb
3
11:00 AM11:00

Historic Change: Celebrating the Activism and Impact of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray

  • Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture (map)
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The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and the United States Mint, in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, invite you to the opening of the Black Woman Genius exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. This free community day will explore the civil rights activism and impact of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray.

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Youth Led Restorative Justice in Schools and Beyond
Oct
14
3:00 PM15:00

Youth Led Restorative Justice in Schools and Beyond

Join BLM at School and the Circle Keepers for an afternoon of learning, community building, and celebration around the themes of restorative justice, joyful and loving engagement for collective liberation! This teach-in will be led by high school seniors who are restorative justice practitioners.

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Extraordinary Cinema: Art & Krimes by Krimes
Oct
1
3:00 PM15:00

Extraordinary Cinema: Art & Krimes by Krimes

Join the Kennedy Center for a free film screening of a documentary about an incarcerated artist, a secret masterpiece, and finding a way to survive in the act of creativity and a post-show panel moderated by Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project that includes artist Jesse Krimes, filmmaker Alysa Nahmias, and more. 

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The History of Adams Morgan Plaza: Forum and Photo Display
Sep
30
2:00 PM14:00

The History of Adams Morgan Plaza: Forum and Photo Display

  • Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The History of the Adams Morgan Plaza is a forum and photography display about the long community life of the property at the corner of 18th & Columbia. The project is sponsored by a grant from the DC Humanities Council awarded to longtime community photographer and activist Nancy Shia.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day Curriculum Teach-In
Sep
30
9:30 AM09:30

Indigenous Peoples' Day Curriculum Teach-In

  • National Museum of the American Indian (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mark your calendar for the annual 2023 Indigenous Peoples' Day Curriculum Teach-In on Saturday, September 30, 2023. This year, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and Teaching for Change are excited to host an in-person event at the National Museum of American Indian in Washington D.C. 

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