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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T103000
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SUMMARY:Adams Morgan Deep History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore Adams Morgan’s rich roots and vibrant culture on this fun\, in-person deep history tour! \n\n\n\n\nSpend part of the day with Eddie Becker on a lively\, thoughtful walk through the hidden history of Adams Morgan. \nBeyond its nightlife and rising real estate prices\, this neighborhood holds layered stories of Indigenous life\, colonial conquest\, slavery\, segregation\, redlining\, migration\, resistance\, and gentrification. Together\, we will trace how these forces shaped the streets beneath our feet—and how residents have repeatedly organized to claim dignity\, freedom\, and a place to belong. \nAdams Morgan has also been a refuge and crossroads for people carrying struggles across borders. Along the route\, we will explore its connections to liberation movements and political exile communities from Central America\, Chile\, and Eritrea. \nEddie Becker is a documentarian and investigative archivist who has spent decades uncovering overlooked histories and chronicling activism\, resistance\, and neighborhood change. \nThis approximately 1.5-hour tour covers about three-quarters of a mile at an easy walking pace. \nMeet: Adams Morgan Plaza\, in front of the Jubilee Housing building at the southwest corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW.\nEnd: Near where we begin. \n\n\nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/adams-morgan-deep-history-tour/
LOCATION:Adams Morgan Plaza\, 1800 Columbia Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
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SUMMARY:Defining Love Community Salon: Black Love in All Its Forms
DESCRIPTION:How do the many forms of Black love weave through our lives\, and which do we cherish\, nurture\, or yearn to experience? Join DC filmmaker Zoë Poindexter \, at for Black Love in All Its Forms\, the final Defining Love Community Salon. \nThe free event features a proof-of-concept screening of her documentary-in-progress Defining Love: Voices of Black D.C.\, inspired by Black Love Day\, founded in DC in 1993. Black Love Day founder and The Black Love Book author Sekou Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi and DC-based romance novelist and cultural anthropologist Nikki Payne discuss love in its many forms\, moderated by attorney and creative Warrington Sebree. Enjoy a reading from The Black Love Book\, audience discussion\, and a raffle. Register free! \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/defining-love-community-salon-black-love-in-all-its-forms/
LOCATION:Busboys and Poets Anacostia\, 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T203000
DTSTAMP:20261020T154209Z
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SUMMARY:Linda Leaks and the DC Limited Equity Cooperative Movement Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:Join Douglass Center fellow Jess Rucker and The People’s Archive for an intentionally intergenerational learning experience:\n\n\n\nLinda Leaks and the DC Limited Equity Cooperative Movement: A Teach-in seeks to deepen participants’ knowledge of the long and ongoing struggle for safe\, decent\, and affordable housing in the nation’s capital\, the day-to-day grassroots work it involved from the late 1970s through the early 2000s\, and the central leadership of Black working-class women\, like Linda Leaks\, in the DC LEC movement. Known locally as the “Godmother of DC Housing Cooperatives\,” Leaks serves as an important theoretical and political figure. The event will extend access to this critical history at a moment when it has great value\, as the nation’s capital continues to be one of the most rapidly gentrifying cities in the United States. At the teach-in\, humanities scholars\, activists and organizers\, and DC area educators will engage in three learning experiences—a moderated roundtable\, small group discussions\, and a collective share back session designed to amplify this vital movement. \nLearn more\nRegister\nThis event is organized by Jessica “Jess” A. Rucker and supported by the Frederick Douglass Center. The event will be hosted by The People’s Archive\, a local repository dedicated to documenting and preserving the stories\, histories\, and voices of Washington\, DC’s various communities.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/linda-leaks-and-the-dc-limited-equity-cooperative-movement-teach-in/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260922T154105Z
CREATED:20260922T154105Z
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SUMMARY:Double Exposure Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Double Exposure combines four days of film screenings and a public forum including panel discussions\, workshops\, and special events. \nThis year’s Double Exposure turns on a single question: what happens to a democracy when the record itself is under assault\, not only from those who manufacture doubt\, but from the institutions once trusted to dispel it? \nOn the Record once implied security. To speak on the record was to be heard\, held\, verified. That assurance has grown fragile. The doubt this year’s theme names goes beyond a failure of attention or good will. It has been produced by platforms that delete inconvenient histories\, by officials who quietly remove data from public websites\, by a media landscape in which false information travels faster than correction\, and by powerful organizations that quietly revise what they once asserted\, without acknowledging on the record that they were ever wrong. \nThe DX slate engages both realities: the deliberate assault on facts\, and the earned skepticism that accumulates when the systems designed to anchor truth repeatedly come up short. Each film and discussion on this year’s program asks audiences to look at evidence directly\, and to weigh it themselves. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/double-exposure-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center\, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T103500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T113500
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Your City Your Story (Double Exposure Film Festival)
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a community stops waiting on institutions and does accountability’s work itself? In Los Angeles\, the gay community banded together to investigate a cold case murder and push it toward resolution — the subject of Rachel Mason’s new film My Brother’s Killer. It’s happening nationwide as legacy news organizations scale back and new local news outlets emerge: Chicago-based City Bureau trains community members to cover public meetings; Outlier Media in Detroit involved citizens in connecting residents to money the county owed them after selling their homes at auction. Other news platforms train citizens in filing FOIA requests\, with OpenAI even providing a generator to automate the process. This session is about building a record where none exists — tools for everyone\, and the networks to use them safely. \n\nFeaturing Lois Nembhard\, George Kevin Jordan\, Rachel Mason\, Sonam Vashi\, and Noah Kincade. \n\n  \nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\nDouble Exposure offers a variety of festival passes that provide attendees with priority access to a range of events. We also offer a limited number of standalone tickets to individual events\, providing a more flexible way to participate.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/double-exposure-film-festival-your-city-your-story/
LOCATION:The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center\, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T230000
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SUMMARY:Mount Vernon Triangle Photo Walk: Guided Tour and Historical Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Explore DC’s educational history on a free guided photo walk with DC History Center + HumanitiesDC Deputy Director Anne McDonough and community historian Marion Woodfork Simmons. Discover pivotal moments in federal education policy through historic photos and personal stories of DC schoolchildren\, from the antebellum era through the 2000s. Meet at 450K Apartments (450 K Street NW). Participants are also invited to visit the full Class Action exhibit at the Carnegie Library at 1 pm. \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/mount-vernon-triangle-photo-walk-guided-tour-and-historical-discussion/
LOCATION:450K Apartments\, 450 K St.\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Community Event,HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T152212Z
CREATED:20260922T152212Z
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UID:6371-1794150000-1794157200@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:Post-Show Discussion & Button-Making with Girls Rock! DC (HUNDRED DAYS)
DESCRIPTION:HUNDRED DAYS is a folk\, pop-punk musical following the lives of a couple who love as if they have 100 days to live. \nNovember 8\, 2026 | Following the matinee performance\nFree and open to all patrons! Join us for a short panel discussion with Girls Rock! DC about the ways that they’re supporting our community through the arts. Then participate in a “button-making workshop” led by GR!DC\, and learn about the connection of buttons to punk music. Everyone will go home with a button — as a reminder that supporting the arts is totally punk rock! \nPurchase tickets
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/post-show-discussion-button-making-with-girls-rock-dc-hundred-days/
LOCATION:Keegan Theatre\, 1742 Church St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T145700Z
CREATED:20260922T145700Z
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SUMMARY:Supreme Court Justice Arthur and Dorothy Goldberg's Legendary Passover Seders
DESCRIPTION:In 1960s Washington\, the Goldbergs hosted annual seders famous for weaving the Haggadah together with the songs and history of the labor movement. As Arthur Goldberg’s career carried him from representing steelworkers\, to serving as JFK’s Labor Secretary\, to a seat on the Supreme Court\, the guest list grew from local Jewish families and labor leaders to include Washington’s A-list. Arthur and his wife\, Dorothy––an artist and activist in her own right––filled their civil-rights-themed seders with joy and music. \nJoin us for a night of stories from guests lucky enough to have known the Goldbergs and attended these gatherings. \n  \nRegister\n  \n(Picture Dorothy singing Yiddish labor songs\, AFL-CIO leader George Meany belting Irish ballads\, and Chief Justice Earl Warren warbling – The Yellow Rose of Texas.)
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/supreme-court-justice-arthur-and-dorothy-goldbergs-legendary-passover-seders/
LOCATION:Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTSTAMP:20261020T161047Z
CREATED:20261020T160957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T161047Z
UID:6480-1794506400-1794511800@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:District of Pupusas Screening
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us for a free public screening of District of Pupusas\, hosted by DC History Center + HumanitiesDC. \n6:00pm – Screening\n6:30pm – Q&A with co-directors Valeria Massarelli and Alexandra Colón-Amil\, moderated by historian Ana Patricia Rodríguez\n7:00pm – Pupusas and community conversation \nThe film was funded in part by the HumanitiesDC Community Culture & Heritage Grant and was selected as a participant in the 2026 DC[FRAMEWORKS] program\, a work-in-progress screening series presented by DC/DOX and HumanitiesDC. \nThis event is open to all! \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/district-of-pupusas-screening/
LOCATION:DC History Center\, 801 K St NW\, Washington\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event,HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
DTSTAMP:20261026T191725Z
CREATED:20261026T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T191725Z
UID:6515-1795024800-1795030200@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:Public Humanities Shareback & Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Hear from three DC humanists who capture local stories and expand community knowledge\, plus learn about grants and other support. \n\n\n\n\nDo you have a story to tell\, but aren’t sure how to get started? In this 90-minute session\, you will hear from three storytellers who have produced public humanities projects with support from Community Grants. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about their work\, ask questions of the panelists\, and will also hear about upcoming grants and engagement opportunities from the DC History Center + HumanitiesDC. \nWhat are the public humanities? \nPublic humanities work presents disciplines such as history\, philosophy\, ethics\, and literature in community-based settings\, prioritizing public engagement and participation. Examples of public humanities projects include: recording oral histories\, written publications\, walking tours\, documentaries\, exhibits\, panel discussions\, and more. \nWho should attend? \nWhether you’re already working on a project\, have a kernel of an idea\, or just want to learn more\, all are invited to join! There will be opportunity for Q&A with panelists\, and information available about upcoming funding opportunities. \nTransportation \nThe Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library is located near the Minnesota Ave Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines. There is also free parking available. The event space is ADA accessible. \nFor reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion\, please contact the Grants Team (grants@humanitiesdc.org) no later than seven business days before the start of this event. Please be specific about the accommodation you are requesting.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/public-humanities-shareback-info-session/
LOCATION:Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library\, 3935 Benning Rd NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTSTAMP:20261020T152716Z
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UID:6454-1795109400-1795116600@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:Reach\, Incorporated 2026 Teen Publishing Project Book Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Publishing Project (TPP) is one of Reach\, Incorporated’s three core programs supporting leadership and literacy in Washington\, DC. Offered as a part of Reach’s Summer Leadership Academy\, the TPP gives Reach tutors the chance to work with skilled story coaches and publishing industry professionals – including authors\, illustrators\, and publishers – to develop ideas for their own books. This annual celebration of the new Teen Publishing Project (TPP) books published by Reach tutors will be held again at the True Reformer Building. The festivities will take place from 5:30-7:30pm\, featuring hors d’oeuvres\, refreshments\, and an opportunity to connect with Reach tutors and the Reach community. Join us as we recognize the new teen authors’ amazing accomplishments! \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/reach-incorporated-2026-teen-publishing-project-book-launch-party/
LOCATION:True Reformer Building\, 1200 U St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reach%2C Inc.":MAILTO:stephanie@reachincorporated.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20261020T154625Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T154625Z
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SUMMARY:Creating While Black
DESCRIPTION:Join Zuri Productions for the free world premiere of Creating While Black:Washington\, DC\, a powerful documentary celebrating the artists\, storytellers\, and cultural visionaries who have shaped the legacy of Chocolate City. Featuring acclaimed voices including Jason Reynolds\, Marjuan Canady\, and Chela Mitchell\, the documentary takes audiences inside DC’s vibrant Black creative community\, exploring the impact of gentrification\, cultural preservation\, and the importance of protecting the stories and traditions that define the city. \nBe among the first to experience this compelling documentary\, followed by a special conversation with the filmmakers and featured creatives. Hear the stories behind the film\, connect with DC’s artistic community\, and explore the past\, present\, and future of Black creativity in the nation’s capital. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the voices\, creativity\, and cultural contributions that make DC extraordinary. Reserve your free seat and be part of the conversation! \nRegister\n  \nPresented in partnership with HumanitiesDC and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/creating-while-black/
LOCATION:Woolly Mammoth Theatre\, 641 D Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T150215Z
CREATED:20260922T150132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T150215Z
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SUMMARY:The Promise and Perils of Public Art: Ben Shahn's Murals on Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Laura Katzman as she discusses the public art of Ben Shahn (1898-1969)\, focusing on his most prominent New Deal fresco murals\, The Meaning of Social Security\, which were commissioned by the Public Works Agency’s Section of Fine Arts (1940-1942) for the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington. \nDr. Katzman will address how Shahn navigated the demands of federal agencies\, the needs of his own art/activism\, and the larger goals of his social criticism. The program will illuminate the status of Shahn’s murals in the context of the current administration?s controversial efforts to sell specific government buildings and its drastic staff cuts to the General Services Administration––the official steward of federally funded art in government buildings across the United States. \n  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-promise-and-perils-of-public-art-ben-shahns-murals-on-social-security/
LOCATION:Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Grantee Event
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