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Celebrate: Black History Month 2024

Black History Month 2024

Local Events in Washington D.C. and Maryland

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture

Blacks in White: African American Health Professional 

September 28, 2023 -May 20th, 2024(extended!)

Blacks in White explores four primary themes that help frame the contributions of African American health professionals in the region, including: a timeline outlining African American access to health, the role of key institutions in supporting public health education for African Americans, exploring the pivotal role of Provident Hospital, and highlighting the contributions of African American community health giants. 

Visit: www.lewismuseum.org
 
National Museum of African American History and Culture 

Celebrate Black History Month 2024

The theme for 2024 is "Art as a Platform for Social Justice," and February features a packed program full of events starting this weekend!

Visit: https://nmaahc.si.edu/
 

Discount and Special Passes

The BoP Pass

Take advantage of Baltimore's free BoP Pass to visit Black-owned businesses, museums, and other historical and cultural landmarks.

Click here to sign up!

 

The Arts

Gospel

A documentary hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Documentaries

Independent Lens | Razing Liberty Square

Articles, Special Events, and News

The Waring Historical Library 3rd Annual Black History Month Lecture

“Ghost Values and American Slavery: A New Medical History of the United States.”

featuring Dr. Daina Ramey Berry

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 6pm Register here or click on the picture below:

Link for WLS Annual BHM Lecture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *This event will be held virtually.

Podcasts