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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Wednesday, March 11 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Ward 5 | Woodridge Neighborhood Library The 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 […] | 2 events, - Thursday, March 12, | 6:30 PM | Prince George's County | Joe's Movement Emporium The 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 […] -  This live storytelling show isn't polite. It's personal. She 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 […] $30 – $35 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  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 […] $33.48 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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. Learn […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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