Calendar of Events

In celebration of Women’s History Month, ACM’s Urban Waterways project will be hosting four virtual community forums as part of its Women’s Environmental Leadership (WEL) initiative. Over the course of four days in October of 1991, more than 500 participants representing civil rights, environmental, health, community development, and faith organizations from across the U.S., Canada,

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, join the Banneker-Douglass Museum for "Honoring Black Women of Courage" We will explore the life of Maryland-born, freedom fighter, Gloria Richardson who led the Cambridge Movement, a civil-rights movement which led to the desegregation of all schools, recreational areas, and hospitals in Maryland. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocuiuqDgqHdKbf_BWqC_jyukAz_5aOVnM

Join the AAAM|EMPs as we celebrate Women’s History Month on Friday March 12 at 6 pm ET.  We will showcase three women within the AAAM cultural sector that empower women through their work.  Kaila Austin, AAAM|EMP Communications Manager,will guide a conversation with our guests to cover the representation of BIPOC in white spaces as well as current issues of race and gender experienced in the field.  Please join us

The National Park Service Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail in partnership with the Association of African American Museums invites you to participate in Displaying the Truth in the Digital Age: Developing Exhibits at the Montgomery Interpretive Center   When:   Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST March 13th, 2021 What:   We need

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, ACM’s Urban Waterways project will be hosting four virtual community forums as part of its Women’s Environmental Leadership (WEL) initiative. Explore the importance of acknowledging the environmental context in which the dual pandemics are taking place. This panel discussion will explore the willingness to explore present challenges through an

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-side-hustle-tickets-141968837615

In celebration of Women’s History Month, ACM’s Urban Waterways project will be hosting four virtual community forums as part of its Women’s Environmental Leadership (WEL) initiative. Who is really bearing the burden of the effects of climate change? Panelists will discuss some of the specific impacts of climate injustice on daily life, the development of

MARCH 23, 2021    2:00–2:45 P.M. ET Join the National Museum of African American History & Culture as they unveil details of this historic initiative and hear from participating institutions, funders and special guests Lonnie G. Bunch, III 14th Secretary Smithsonian Institution & Kevin Young Andrew W. Mellon Director National Museum of African American History

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the National Civil Rights Museum presents a virtual book talk featuring author Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and her new book, She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power 1619-1969. In this book, we see centuries of courage in the face of racial prejudice and gender oppression. We gain insight into American history through

WHAT: On Thursday, March 25th, 2021, the Black Virtual Career Fair hosts its Spring virtual career fair, matching black professionals with exciting career opportunities at forward-thinking and inclusion-minded companies. As the pandemic economy especially challenges Black professionals in the workplace, BVCF provides a unique avenue for career acceleration. The fair will feature 22 companies and

Mindfulness & Meditation: Mindfulness & Meditation is under the Mind Body Art umbrella that deals with overall wellness. Overall wellness is important and critical. This event wants to highlight the importance of practicing good mental health. This is a family oriented event that everybody can participate in. The style and tone of the event is

In celebration of Women’s History Month, ACM’s Urban Waterways project will be hosting four virtual community forums as part of its Women’s Environmental Leadership (WEL) initiative. Known for their forward-thinking ideas, this week’s female panelists will give us a glimpse into the future of environmental justice. Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum started women’s history month with

South Florida's premier amateur night showcase. LYRIC LIVE is where you decide which contestant takes home the $500.00 prize. Every FIRST FRIDAY, YOU ARE THE JUDGE! If contestants want to take home the prize, and a chance to compete in the annual February AllStar Showcase, they have to show up and show out to impress

This month BSNM will be reading about the only female Buffalo Soldier Cathay Williams. Join us and learn the history of Cathay Williams and how her contributions have made it possible for women to serve today. When: Thursday, April 1st  Time: 4pm CST Location: Zoom/Facebook Live EventBrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-a-trooper-tickets-145762661043

For this April 4th Commemorative Edition of Small But Mighty Storytime, Museum Educator, Dory Lerner will read Martin’s Big Words, written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier. This story is a National Civil Rights Museum favorite because it tells the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. starting with his childhood and tracing his

The National Civil Rights Museum will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy on the 53rd anniversary of his death.  The museum is closed on the Easter Sunday holiday on April 4. Guests are welcome to pay tribute to Dr. King in the museum courtyard. Each year the Museum commemorates the tragic event that

Are you your family’s historian? Are you looking to be inspired to go even deeper into your ancestry? Become part of Marietta House Museum's interactive Giving Voice Initiative by sharing your stories and experiences while learning new ones. Be part of the first virtual  program of this series, “Listening to our Ancestors, Hearing from our