Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE) is an international, cross-cultural, dance-arts and educational institution rooted in African American traditions. Guided by a vision of dance as the universal language of movement, the company transforms the world into a sanctuary that…
Program Marks 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth Holiday Juneteenth is one of the oldest observances marking the end of the enslavement of African descendants in the United States. The holiday has been celebrated in Galveston, Texas, since June 19, 1865, when…
Celebrate and honor African American heritage during Black History Month this February. From performances to history lessons to tours, there are plenty of exciting events and activities planned throughout Prince George’s County. Take a look at our Cultural Events and…
The Library of Congress, the Library of Congress Chapter of Blacks in Government and the Daniel A.P. Murray African American Culture Association of the Library of Congress will co-host a panel discussion, “Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus,” with Elaine Steele,…
Just like Class Acts Arts, Step Afrika! is 20 this year. A long standing part of the Class Acts Arts family, Step Afrika! is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. An important part…
One of the world’s preeminent private collections of African American art will have its first public viewing later this year at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. “Conversations: African and African American Artworks in Dialogue” brings together artworks from two…
Maryland Emancipation Day at Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown Saturday, November 1, 2014 – noon to 4pm – RAIN or SHINE! A new state constitution freed enslaved people living in Maryland on November 1, 1864. …
