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SUMMARY:The Open Door: Skill-Building Day at the Library of Congress
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to participate in the Library of Congress’ skill-building day. The DC Oral History Collaborative will present two oral history workshops at this day-long event. \nMore info and registration: https://www.loc.gov/item/event-419839/the-open-door-skill-building-day-at-the-library-of-congress/2026-02-28/\n10am-12pm: Defining Oral History –  \nLearn essential and fundamental oral history skills to help you document life events at a two hour workshop facilitated by staff from Humanities DC and the Veterans History Project. The session is for users who are new to oral history\, and novice historians who want to advance their documentary skills. Reserve Free Tickets. \n12pm-2pm: Humanities and Experiential Learning Resource Fair – \nExplore local resources to advance your research and oral history projects—meet staff from the Library of Congress Informal Learning Office\, Internship & Fellowship Programs\, Professional Learning and Outreach and Veterans History Project\, as well as humanities groups D.C. History Center\, D.C. Humanities \, and Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region. \n2pm-4pm: Planning Oral History Projects – \nElevate recorded stories in an oral history project planning workshop facilitated by staff from Humanities DC and the Veterans History Project. The two-hour workshop will explore the essential considerations and components of oral history projects and how to preserve and share your recordings. \nBetween the workshops\, the Library will host a Humanities and Experiential Resource Learning Fair. Meet staff from: Library of Congress Informal Learning Office\, Internship & Fellowship Programs\, Professional Learning and Outreach and Veterans History Project\, and humanities groups D.C. History Center\, HumanitiesDC\, and Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Reserve Free Tickets.  \n— \nThe DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents\, preserves\, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington\, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training\, mentorship\, resources\, programs\, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-open-door-skill-building-day-at-the-library-of-congress/
LOCATION:Library of Congress; Thomas Jefferson Building; Room LJ119\, 10 1st Street\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great 8 Fashion Tour East of The River Presents: In The Pocket - The Magical\, Mystical Influence of Go-Go On Culture Style and Fashion
DESCRIPTION:An interactive “tour stop” exploring the impact of Go-Go music on fashion and cultural expression in Washington\, DC. Through visual media\, archival material\, and community storytelling\, attendees will explore how rhythm\, movement\, and sound shape personal style and creative identity. The event highlights Go-Go as a living cultural force that influences fashion\, community connection\, and cultural memory\, offering insight into its enduring role in DC?’s cultural landscape. This event is a part of The Great 8 Fashion Tour\, an interactive documentary project exploring the cultural significance of style and fashion across Washington\, DC’s eight wards. By centering diverse voices\, The Great 8 highlights style as a powerful form of cultural expression and storytelling within DC communities. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-great-8-fashion-tour-east-of-the-river-presents-in-the-pocket-the-magical-mystical-influence-of-go-go-on-culture-style-and-fashion/
LOCATION:Yaleen Beauty Makerspace\, 3443 Benning Rd NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T200000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - DC Oral History Workshop: Planning Oral History Projects
DESCRIPTION:This session has been cancelled. Please consider attending one of our upcoming workshop offerings.\n\nHow do you invite interviewees? How do you keep things on track? What does it cost?\n\n\n\nRunning an oral history project is a lot of work! But the skills and best practices in this core workshop in the DC Oral History Collaborative’s Training Series will help participants understand how to avoid getting bogged down in budgetary or scheduling challenges. \nThis session covers topics such as developing an organizing research question and overcoming common pitfalls and obstacles. Anxious about approaching potential interviewees\, join us at this session for some practice! \n\n\nRegister here.\n\n\n— \nThe DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents\, preserves\, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington\, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training\, mentorship\, resources\, programs\, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians. The Collaborative is a partnership of HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/dc-oral-history-workshop-planning-oral-history-projects/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c\, Conference Center\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260218T001008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T222350Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles (Film Showcase)
DESCRIPTION:In this Culture Series\, we showcase three short films while asking the question: What defines a community leader—and who gets to decide?\n\n\n\nHumanitiesDC Present Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles\, a film showcase that brings together three documentaries produced through the Community Voice Lab at American University — Kil and the Kids\, Street Reporter\, and We Rock! — that spotlight everyday people turning challenges into connection\, creativity\, and change across Washington\, DC. \nFrom a mentor supporting youth in a high violence neighborhood\, to a woman reclaiming her life as a community journalist after experiencing homelessness\, to a young professional finding courage and belonging through music\, these films expand how we define leadership. \nThe program will feature three short film screenings followed by a post discussion with the filmmakers\, centered on our bold question: What defines a community leader and who gets to decide? \nJoin us for an evening of film\, conversation\, and reflection that invites us to reconsider where leadership lives\, and how communities rise when everyday people show up. \n  \nRegister here.\n  \nMore About the Curator: The Community Voice Lab at American University produces social impact films that amplify untold stories\, ignite dialogue and spur action toward a more empathetic\, generous and just world. Centered on our creative ethos of collaboration rather than extraction\, our emerging filmmakers and seasoned film faculty work together with local storytellers to honor the ordinary heroes shaping the heart of our nation’s capital. Community Voice Lab films uplift stories of hope\, resilience\, and determination for the common good.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/culture-series-leadership-without-titles-film-showcase/
LOCATION:True Reformer Building\, 1200 U St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T163000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Knowing: John Lewis\, Poetry & Hip-Hop Mosaic Theater's Young John Lewis Reflection Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 11 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Ward 5 | Woodridge Neighborhood Library \nThe Power of Knowing is an interactive workshop that brings together the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and the expressive energy of hip-hop and spoken word. Led by poet\, spoken-word artist\, and hip-hop educational leader Tony Keith Jr. in partnership with DC Public Library. \n  \nLearn more.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-power-of-knowing-john-lewis-poetry-hip-hop-mosaic-theaters-young-john-lewis-reflection-series-2/
LOCATION:Woodridge Neighborhood Library\, 1801 Hamlin Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260306T172917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172946Z
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SUMMARY:Carry On: Oratory Competition - Mosaic Theater's Young John Lewis Reflection Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 12\, | 6:30 PM | Prince George’s County | Joe’s Movement Emporium \nThe Carry On: Oratory Competition honors the speeches of the Honorable John Lewis as students will use their voices to bring truth to power in a contemporary setting. As an oratorical competition\, students will gain confidence in public speaking\, learn more deeply about nonviolent civil rights actions\, and honor the legacy of John Lewis. Produced in partnership with Joe’s Movement Emporium. \n  \nLearn more.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/carry-on-oratory-competition-mosaic-theaters-young-john-lewis-reflection-series/
LOCATION:Joe’s Movement Emporium\, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd.\, Mt. Rainier\, MD\, 20712
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000
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CREATED:20260306T174811Z
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SUMMARY:She Comes First
DESCRIPTION:This live storytelling show isn’t polite. It’s personal. \nShe Comes First is Story District’s annual night of true stories told by women – bold\, funny\, complicated\, honest\, and sometimes all at once. You’ll hear voices across generations and backgrounds. It’s not just a show. It’s a space where real experiences get the mic and connection happens in every story. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/she-comes-first/
LOCATION:Penn Social\, 801 E Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Story District":MAILTO:amysaidman@storydistrict.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20251113T205457Z
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SUMMARY:The Mosaic High School Playwriting Contest - Mosaic Theater's Young John Lewis Reflection Series
DESCRIPTION:March 15\, 2026 | Ward 2 | MLK Library \nMosaic uplifts the next generation of playwrights through its High School Playwriting Contest\, providing mentorship\, instruction and a professionally guided reading of the winning play with a director and working actors. This year?s contest is inspired by the themes of Young John Lewis\, including justice\, coalition building\, and activism within our communities. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-mosaic-high-school-playwriting-contest-mosaic-theaters-young-john-lewis-reflection-series/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260209T215053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T215053Z
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SUMMARY:DC Oral History Collaborative: Oral History 101+ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to record oral history interviews with your family\, friends\, and community.\n\n\n\nThis course will introduce Washingtonians interested in becoming oral historians to the best practices of doing oral history\, to empower them with the basic tools for developing their style and approach to preserving DC’s rich past through oral history interviews. \nThis course is structured to follow the full cycle of an oral history interview\, from conception to processing. We will discuss practical and theoretical considerations of doing oral history in order to demonstrate the distinctive\, interdisciplinary mindset that oral historians take to their work. Because oral history is best learned “on the job\,” the instructor will ask you to do activities and to discuss your experiences along the way. \nThere is a lot of material to cover\, so participants will also be asked to do some reading and exercises prior to each session. \nThis workshop consists of three sessions – registrants must commit to participating in all three sessions. \n\nRegister here\n\n— \nMarch 19\, 23\, 26 \n6:00pm-8:00pm \nMartin Luther King\, Jr. – 4th Floor Conference Room Space – 401-C \n— \nThe DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents\, preserves\, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington\, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training\, mentorship\, resources\, programs\, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/dc-oral-history-collaborative-oral-history-101-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c\, Conference Center\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260120T174200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174200Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Poetry Workshop: Queer Homage
DESCRIPTION:2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB\n\nThe Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026\, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative\, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress\, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and backgrounds. \n  \nPride Poetry Workshop: Queer Homage\nIn this workshop\, we will create poems in conversation with\, or in the style of\, or in response to another poem\, or piece of art\, or song. “After poems” are a powerful form of connection across mediums and artists—they can generate dialogue\, honor\, subvert\, or reclaim. Led by Marlena Chertock\, \nMarlena Chertock is a disabled\, lesbian\, Jewish poet with two books of poems\, who uses her skeletal dysplasia as a bridge to scientific poetry. \nRegister here.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/pride-poetry-workshop-queer-homage/
LOCATION:Arts Club of Washington\, 2017 I St. NW\, Washington DC\, MD\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Behind The Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Black journalists have always been on the frontlines\, telling the stories that shape our communities and holding power accountable. In this special live performance\, DC?s Black journalists step out from behind the byline and onto the stage to share the “stories behind the stories”. Through true\, personal storytelling\, they will reveal the moments that changed them\, the challenges of navigating modern newsrooms\, and what it takes to keep telling the truth in an industry that doesn’t always make space for their perspectives. Join us for an evening of powerful narratives about chasing stories that matter and holding onto your voice. \nRegister here
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/behind-the-headlines/
LOCATION:Penn Social\, 801 E Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
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SUMMARY:National History Day
DESCRIPTION:National History Day in DC is a student research competition taking place on March 28\, 2026\, at Howard University. As the DC affiliate of National History Day\, the DC History Center leads a citywide program that connects students with primary sources\, research tools\, and content experts as they develop original projects aligned with the year’s theme. Each year\, local students conduct in-depth research to create documentaries\, exhibits\, performances\, research papers\, or websites exploring a wide range of historical topics. \nNational History Day is more than a competition—it is a yearlong learning experience. Serving more than half a million students nationally and internationally\, the program helps young people build critical skills in research\, writing\, analysis of primary sources\, and public speaking. In Washington\, DC\, students advance from school\, club\, or homeschool competitions to the citywide contest in March. Top projects from National History Day in DC then move on to the national competition in June. \nThis student-centered event will be held at Howard University. Teachers and families of competing students are encouraged to attend the DC citywide competition to cheer on the students! \nProjects will be available for wider viewing in the afternoon after student interviews.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/national-history-day/
LOCATION:Howard University\, Myrtilla Miner Building\, 2565 Georgia Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
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SUMMARY:Artist Talkback with Psalmayene 24 - Mosaic Theater's Young John Lewis Reflection Series
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center \nCurious about what went into the making of Young John Lewis? Playwright Psalmayene 24 will share insights into the process behind the production and his artistic practice following a performance of the musical. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/artist-talkback-with-psalmayene-24-mosaic-theaters-young-john-lewis-reflection-series/
LOCATION:Atlas Performing Arts Center\, 1333 H Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mosaic Theater":MAILTO:jacob@mosaictheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260326T220543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T220543Z
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SUMMARY:Class Action Reads! Nothing Less Than Equality
DESCRIPTION:Join the DC History Center for a highly anticipated lecture from historian Tikia K. Hamilton about her new book Nothing Less Than Equality: The Battle over Segregated Education in the Nation’s Capital.  \nSchool desegregation was not inevitable. Before the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education and its companion case in DC\, Bolling v. Sharpe\, Black Washingtonians built a remarkable school system for their children. Led by outstanding educators with a curriculum designed for Black students\, some local activists argued that the issue wasn’t segregation; it was a need for resources to address overcrowding\, crumbling facilities\, and lack of materials and supplies. Some Black Washingtonians believed that the federal government should be compelled\, instead\, to fulfill its own Jim Crow mandate of “separate but equal\,” ensuring that Black schools received the same resources as white schools. \nWe know about the legacy of desegregation. But this complex\, lesser-known history complicates the questions and pushes us to think differently about “equality” both in the past and in our schools today. Join the DC History Center on Tuesday\, March 31 to welcome Dr. Tikia K. Hamilton\, whose work informed and shaped our exhibit Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation’s Capital. \nRegister here
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/class-action-reads-nothing-less-than-equality/
LOCATION:DC History Center\, 801 K St NW\, Washington\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
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SUMMARY:65 Years of Good Trouble: SNCC in DC - Mosaic Theater's Young John Lewis Reflection Series
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center 2025 marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of SNCC\, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee\, by leaders including Congressman Lewis. Mosaic invites SNCC members into conversation around SNCC’s work\, legacy and more. Programmed in Partnership with the John Lewis Institute of Peace. \n  \nLearn more.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/intergenerational-matinees-mosaic-theaters-young-john-lewis-a-prodigy-of-protest/
LOCATION:Atlas Performing Arts Center\, 1333 H Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T220000
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SUMMARY:THE MINUTES - Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Night falls on Big Cherry\, USA\, a seemingly ordinary town with secrets festering beneath its folksy charm. As the city council meeting unfolds in real time\, tensions rise\, alliances shift\, and a routine agenda veers into chaos. What begins as civic procedure spirals into a gripping unmasking of buried truths and a chilling question: How far would you go to protect your version of the truth? From the razor-sharp pen of Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY)\, THE MINUTES is a darkly hilarious\, slow-burning thriller that peels back the patriotic veneer of American identity. Part biting satire\, part psychological mystery\, it exposes the rot at the heart of institutional power and the stories we tell to survive it. \nReserve tickets
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-minutes-opening-night/
LOCATION:Keegan Theatre\, 1742 Church St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keegan Theatre":MAILTO:intern@keegantheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260326T231443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T231541Z
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SUMMARY:Fashion Intel: Mission No. 4 - Who Is Ralph Lauren?
DESCRIPTION:A book talk with author Alan Flusser about the iconic American Designer Ralph Lauren. \nMISSION PURPOSE\nThis Fashion Intel mission connects history to action\, moving from analysis to creation\, demonstrating how fashion operates as advocacy in real time. This mission supports High Tea Society | AskYourAuntea programs\, advancing leadership and creative confidence for girls in Washington\, DC. \nDress with intention. Think critically. Create boldly. \nThe Nation’s Capitol dresses with purpose. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n  \n\nMission Objective\nTo equip attendees with deeper cultural\, historical\, and aesthetic intelligence on Ralph Lauren’s enduring impact—and to reaffirm fashion as a tool of identity\, persuasion\, and power. \n  \nFASHION INTEL MISSION BRIEFING\n\nTransmission Start.\nThe Fashion Intel Service activates Mission No. 4: WHO IS RALPH LAUREN?\nAn onsite intelligence briefing transmitted from Washington\, DC\, the global command center for fashion advocacy and cultural style analysis. \nMission Schedule\n7:00–8:30 p.m. ET | Primary Briefing — Book Talk & Discussion\nAuthor Alan Flusser\, one of the foremost authorities on American menswear\, presents Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion. This briefing will decode the innovative\, timeless\, and sophisticated strategies through which Ralph Lauren reshaped the global fashion landscape\, from aspirational Americana to the architecture of lifestyle branding.The discussion will be moderated by fashion attorney Mariessa Terrell (Codename: M)\, who will frame the conversation as a public intelligence briefing for operatives who understand that style functions as strategy. \nField Demonstration — Covert Style Presentation\nOperatives will observe a live fashion presentation staged as an undercover style operation. Each look will be decoded as a visual dossier—evidence of how silhouettes\, color\, and detail can signal allegiance\, aspiration\, and authority. Every ensemble functions as a classified case study in how Ralph Lauren’s legacy continues to shape contemporary dress codes for power\, presence\, and persuasion.All wardrobe for this field demonstration will be provided through a special collaboration with Macy’s Tysons Corner\, whose partnership ensures operatives receive authentic\, mission‑grade Ralph Lauren intelligence in motion. \nAuthorized Acquisition Notice: Flusser’s dossier\, In His Own Fashion\, will be available for operative purchase through our official bookstore partner\, Politics and Prose. All copies are mission‑certified for continued study and field application. \n\n\n\nTransmission End.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/fashion-intel-mission-no-4-who-is-ralph-lauren/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fashion Intel":MAILTO:M@fashionintel.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260306T181458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T224114Z
UID:5741-1775757600-1775766600@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:HumanitiesDC Community Showcase
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re bringing the energy to a new Southeast location as we continue to spotlight the stories that define the public humanities. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us on April 9\, 2026\, at 6 pm at THEARC for a celebration of bold ideas\, even bolder questions\, and some powerful stories to go with them. Together\, we’ll honor the outstanding work of our 2025 Community\, Culture & Heritage grantees. Engage with fellow curious minds as we share the diverse stories and transformative impact of the humanities over the past year. \nRegister here!\nSuggested Donation: We at HumanitiesDC believe that the humanities should be accessible to all. If you are able\, help ensure our approach to programming remains sustainable with a suggested donation. Your donation will help offset the operational costs of this program.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/humanitiesdc-community-showcase/
LOCATION:THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus\, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260306T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T174103Z
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SUMMARY:Millennium Arts Salon Talkback - Mosaic Theater's Young John Lewis Reflection Series
DESCRIPTION:April 12\, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center Millennium Arts Salon holds a talkback conversation bridging arts and activism after a matinee performance of Young John Lewis. \n  \nLearn more.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/millennium-arts-salon-talkback-mosaic-theaters-young-john-lewis-reflection-series/
LOCATION:Atlas Performing Arts Center\, 1333 H Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mosaic Theater":MAILTO:jacob@mosaictheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260326T232427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T232427Z
UID:5811-1776610800-1776618000@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:THE MINUTES: Post-Show Discussion: Retelling and Reframing Shared National History
DESCRIPTION:Night falls on Big Cherry\, USA\, a seemingly ordinary town with secrets festering beneath its folksy charm. As the city council meeting unfolds in real time\, tensions rise\, alliances shift\, and a routine agenda veers into chaos. What begins as civic procedure spirals into a gripping unmasking of buried truths and a chilling question: How far would you go to protect your version of the truth? From the razor-sharp pen of Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY)\, THE MINUTES is a darkly hilarious\, slow-burning thriller that peels back the patriotic veneer of American identity. Part biting satire\, part psychological mystery\, it exposes the rot at the heart of institutional power and the stories we tell to survive it. \nReserve tickets
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-minutes-post-show-discussion-retelling-and-reframing-shared-national-history/
LOCATION:Keegan Theatre\, 1742 Church St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keegan Theatre":MAILTO:intern@keegantheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260120T174435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174435Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Poetry Workshop: Wronged Women - Hell Hath No Fury
DESCRIPTION:2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB\n\nThe Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026\, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative\, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress\, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and backgrounds. \n  \nPride Poetry Workshop: Wronged Women – Hell Hath No Fury\nIn Postcolonial Love Poem\, Natalie Diaz said “Trust your anger. It is a demand for love.” For women who are socialized to be forever accommodating\, how can anger be a liberatory force? In this poetry workshop\, participants will be invited to engage with female figures such as Eve\, Lot’s Wife\, Selena Quintanilla\, Yolanda Saldívar\, and Harley Quinn\, giving these infamous women the dignity of context. Led by Xochi Quetzali Cartland. \nXochi Quetzali Cartland is a queer Chicana poet and seamstress who was the 2025 Latinx in Publishing poetry mentee\, and has been supported with fellowships from National Arts Strategies and Brooklyn Poets. \nRegister here.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/pride-poetry-workshop-wronged-women-hell-hath-no-fury/
LOCATION:Arts Club of Washington\, 2017 I St. NW\, Washington DC\, MD\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260326T221938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T221938Z
UID:5783-1777212000-1777226400@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:Hill Center Family Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2026! Come enjoy a completely free day of: Magic\, Music\, Face Painting\, Balloon Animals\, Alpacas\, and more! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family! \nRegister here
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/hill-center-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Washington\, 20003
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Center DC":MAILTO:programs@hillcenterdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260108T201051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T224001Z
UID:5354-1777593600-1777766399@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:2026 DC History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: May 1-2\, 2026\nThe DC History Conference is an interdisciplinary\, community conference considering the District’s past\, present\, and future. Since 1973\, the conference organizers have provided a welcoming\, educational\, and stimulating forum for original research on and engagement with the history of the Washington\, DC metropolitan area—prioritizing the local city but including nearby Maryland and Virginia\, and the federal government.\n \nLearn more.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/2026-dc-history-conference/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260326T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T232606Z
UID:5813-1777820400-1777827600@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:THE MINUTES - Closing
DESCRIPTION:Night falls on Big Cherry\, USA\, a seemingly ordinary town with secrets festering beneath its folksy charm. As the city council meeting unfolds in real time\, tensions rise\, alliances shift\, and a routine agenda veers into chaos. What begins as civic procedure spirals into a gripping unmasking of buried truths and a chilling question: How far would you go to protect your version of the truth? From the razor-sharp pen of Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY)\, THE MINUTES is a darkly hilarious\, slow-burning thriller that peels back the patriotic veneer of American identity. Part biting satire\, part psychological mystery\, it exposes the rot at the heart of institutional power and the stories we tell to survive it. \nReserve tickets
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/the-minutes-closing/
LOCATION:Keegan Theatre\, 1742 Church St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keegan Theatre":MAILTO:intern@keegantheatre.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260402T140344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T153355Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking News: Writing the Future of Journalism in DC
DESCRIPTION:A celebration and discussion of local and community journalism. In partnership with the American Press Institute. \n\n\n\nBe part of the conversation! Join us to celebrate our fourth cohort of Community Journalism Program graduates\, and for an engaging panel discussion on how journalism in DC is evolving and adapting to meet the moment. \nOur panelists will explore how journalism in DC is responding to the changes in the media landscape. \nThe panelists are:\n\nAbigail Higgins\, The 51st\nMike Schaffer\, City Cast DC\nHarry Jaffe\, SpotlightDC\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Kayla Hewitt\, WAMU \nRegister here.\nAbout the Community Journalism Program:\nHumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program is a 14-week training for DC residents led by a team of professional local journalists. This free program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and mentorship to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities. The journalist team teaching and supporting the participants includes: \n\nMartin Austermuhle\njonetta rose barras\nDelonte Harrod\nGeorge Kevin Jordan\nJulie Strupp\n\nTo learn more about HumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program\, visit our website.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/breaking-news-writing-the-future-of-journalism-in-dc/
LOCATION:True Reformer Building\, 1200 U St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,HumanitiesDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260120T174552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174552Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Poetry Workshop: Resistance - LGBTQ Poetry as an Act of Defiance
DESCRIPTION:2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB\n\nThe Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026\, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative\, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress\, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and backgrounds. \n  \nPride Poetry Workshop: Resistance – LGBTQ Poetry as an Act of Defiance\nIn this workshop\, participants will consider the forms that resistance to the heteronormative status quo—and the limits of their own thinking—can take. We will look at poems that not only assert a queer life\, but also challenge those who view that life as “less than.” Led by Gregory Adams. \nGregory Adams is a founding member of Station-to-Station\, a groundbreaking collective of Black LGBTQ performance poets and writers of the 1980s\, and part of the creative team who produced the documentary Fierceness Served!: The ENIK Alley Coffeehouse (2021). \nRegister here.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/pride-poetry-workshop-resistance-lgbtq-poetry-as-an-act-of-defiance/
LOCATION:Arts Club of Washington\, 2017 I St. NW\, Washington DC\, MD\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20260120T174835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174835Z
UID:5524-1781634600-1781640000@humanitiesdc.org
SUMMARY:Pride Month Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB\n\nThe Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026\, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative\, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress\, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and backgrounds. This is the final of six sessions. \n  \nPride Month Poetry Reading\nReading by Gregory Adams\, Xochi Quetzali Cartland\, Marlena Chertock\, Angelique Palmer\, and Nico Penaranda\, the five LGBTQ+ poets awarded 2026 Pride Poetry Fellowships from the Arts Club of Washington. Followed by a reception and book signing. \nRegister here.
URL:https://humanitiesdc.org/event/pride-month-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Arts Club of Washington\, 2017 I St. NW\, Washington DC\, MD\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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