News & Politics How Black History Month Was Born in DC a Century Ago Carter G. Woodson developed and promoted the idea. Black history, Black History Month, Capital Comment, DC HistoryFebruary 12, 2026
Things to Do 9 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in the DC Area Choral concerts, DC Black History Film Festival, new exhibits, and other great things to see and do. Black History Month, Things to Do in DCFebruary 5, 2026
Things to Do Black History Month: 11 Events to Celebrate in the DC Area Comedy, opera, book talks, history tours, and more are happening all through February. Black History Month, Things to Do in DCJanuary 23, 2025
Things to Do The DC Black History Film Festival Returns This Weekend The films look at Black history in DC and around the world. Black History Month, FilmFebruary 9, 2024
News & Politics This New Website Maps Nearly 300 Black History Sites in DC Many are lesser-known sites that usually go unnoticed—but shouldn't. Black History MonthFebruary 5, 2024
Things to Do Black History Month: 16 Events to Celebrate in the DC Area Book talks, live music, comedy, plays and more are happening all through February. Black History Month, Things to Do in DCJanuary 25, 2024
Things to Do Black History Month in DC: A Guide to Local Events Book talks, live music, comedy, a gala and more. Black History MonthJanuary 27, 2023
Things to Do Your Short Guide to Black History Month Around DC Book talks, exhibits, pop-up shops, and more. Black History Month, DC, Maryland, VirginiaFebruary 1, 2022
News & Politics | Things to Do There’s a Portrait of Kamala Harris on the Mall Made, Aptly, of Shattered Glass The exhibit is on display at the Reflecting Pool through February 6. Art, Black History Month, glass ceiling, Kamala HarrisFebruary 5, 2021
Things to Do 16 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month Around DC Concerts, book talks, history lessons, exhibits, and more. Black History Month, DC Public Library, Ta-Nehisi CoatesFebruary 3, 2021
How Black History Month Was Born in DC a Century Ago