Behind The Headlines

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Penn Social | Washington, DC

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True stories from DC’s Black journalists, honest, personal, and real.
About this Event

We see the headlines. We read the bylines. But what about the stories behind them?

In this show, DC’s Black journalists take the stage to share what the public doesn’t always see, the pressure, the moments that changed them, the fight to be heard, and what it takes to keep telling the truth.

These are true, personal stories about navigating newsrooms, chasing stories that matter, and holding it all together when the stakes are high.


Why Come?
  • Hear directly from the people behind the news.
  • Stories that show the personal side of journalism.
  • A night of honesty, perspective, and connection.

Event Details

When: Thursday, April 16, 2026Where: Penn Social, 801 E Street NW

Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.


Season Pass

For you or someone who needs a good night out

A Season Pass gets you five nights of live, true storytelling.

  • $125 for 5 events (January–June 2026) - That’s $25 per show.
  • Only 100 available - On sale through December 31


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Penn Social, 801 East Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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