BLACK HISTORY
(Last Update 4/28/09)
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Black History Music Quiz
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"EVERDAY" Black History Facts - A Salute to Black History Links that will enrich your knowledge of the past, present, and selfless contributions made by just a FEW of our MANY great African Americans. Developed by Lawson Community College. Documents and Links: Black History Website
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ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM - EXHIBIT: AFRICAN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
1901 Fort Place, SE, Washington, DC 20020 Museum Hours: 10AM-5PM, except December 25 and during exhibition installation This colorful exhibition looks at African American holidays and celebrations around the country. Many of these celebrations (Election Day, Pinkster and John Canoe) no longer exist, while others (Big Quarterly and Mardi Gras) are still celebrated regionally but are not as well known or widely observed. Among the nearly 50 holidays featured are those created in response to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The history of these celebrations and other events—the homecoming festivities of historically black colleges and universities; the annual events of African American fraternities, sororities and secret societies; and more recently emerged traditions, such as Kwanzaa, family reunions and Martin Luther King Jr. Day—are presented through images of captured moments from throughout the years and treasured artifacts along with traditional songs and regional folklore related to holidays. For special viewing hours and tours, call 202.633.4820. 12/7/08 — 9/20/09 |
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ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM EXHIBIT: SEPARATE
AND UNEQUALED BLACK BASEBALL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
1901 Fort Place, SE, Washington, DC 20020 Museum Hours: 10AM-5PM, except December 25 and during exhibition installation Back by popular demand after a recent successful run at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., a condensed version of this exhibition is on view at the museum. From Reconstruction to the second half of the 20th century, baseball, the great American pastime, was played in Washington, D.C., on segregated fields. “Separate and Unequaled” looks at the phenomenal popularity and community draw of this sport when played by African Americans. Featured are such personalities as Josh Gibson and “Buck” Leonard, star players of the Negro Leagues most celebrated team, the Washington Homestead Grays. The show also highlights community teams that gave rise to the various amateur, collegiate and semi-pro black baseball teams and leagues. For special viewing hours and tours, call 202.633.4820. | Until Further Notice |