Black History Month: 11 Events to Celebrate in the DC Area

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February is Black History Month, and we’ve compiled a list of author talks, concerts, shows, and family-fun events to add to your plans:host a hilarious game show at MLK Memorial Library. The two-hour contest quizzes contestants on their knowledge of Black vernacular, culture, movies, lyrics, and actors, along with a new category to spotlight the library’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book” exhibit

Walk in the footsteps of father of Black history Carter G. Woodson through Logan Circle and Shaw with actor Darius Wallace. Guests can take a half-mile guided tour to learn about the neighborhoods’ Black history landmarks as explained by Wallace, who will be portraying Woodson. After the tour, attendees can warm up with hot cocoa while watching a live performance at Shiloh Baptist Church

Tap into your creative streak at a hands-on workshop with master weaver Kwasi Asare at Black-owned bookstore Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe. You can learn about the African heritage of the kente cloth while creating your own unique fabric The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices return to the Lyceum for another uplifting traditional African American concert featuring storytelling, spirituals, dance, and a cappella music that will have the entire family clapping alongby 19th-century Black composer and conductor Edmond Dédé.

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