Learn about two exceptional black women of D.C., Mary Cardwell Dawson and Madame Lillian Evanti, who made history and international news in crossing a barrier of footlights in the opera world.
Teens will create paper mosaic portraits of their favorite African-Americans. They will share their Black Star Mosaics on Facebook. Join us in Teen Space for this Black History Month program!
Celebrating Black History Month. Professor A. Peter Bailey, Journalist, Author, and Scholar, will give his personal reflections on Malcolm X - a Master Teacher. Starts at 6:30 PM
In honor of Black History Month, Young Playwrights' Theater (YPT) will lead a 90-minute workshop exploring leadership through dramatic writing. What does it mean to be a leader? Who are the leaders in our community? Create original characters inspired by the achievements of African-Americans throughout history, and bring them to life through play-writing!
Join local author George Brummell to discuss Black History Month and his book, Shades of Darkness: A Black Soldier's Journey Through Vietnam, Blindness, and Back.
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