Washington Black History Month Events

2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade

Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast 19 Jan 2026

"Speak the Dream: MLK Day Poetry Slam"| Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra

Busboys and Poets 17 Jan 2026

2026 DC Black History Film Festival

Lincoln Theatre 20 Feb 2026

BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE w/ Clay Cane | Busboys and Poets Books

Busboys and Poets 14th & V 1 Feb 2026

Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl

Dupont Underground 6 Feb 2026

NOBLE NY Black History Month Journey to DC

National Museum of African American History and Culture 18 Feb 2026

Heritage Signature Chorale Artistic Legacy Concert

First Congregational UCC 21 Feb 2026

AfroBeats with Tina S.

The Brazilian--American Cultural Center 5 Feb 2026

SoulFULL Cinema Club Presents: Dick Gregory is Alive and Well.

Creative Grounds DC 24 Jan 2026

Calling All Brothers - A DC & DMV Meeting of Black Men

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church 7 Feb 2026

Inherited Hearts: His Journey Exhibition

701 E St SE 15 Feb 2026

Firearm Safety Training for Queer Black Folks

District of Columbia 7 Feb 2026

Black History Walking Tour With Author Lauri Williamson and NMAAHC entry

Federal Triangle 7 Feb 2026

Walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the MLK Day Holiday Parade

Barry Farm Recreation Center 19 Jan 2026

Black History Month Series: The Death of DEI

SIS Founders Room 23 Feb 2026

DC Black History Tour for Stenographers, Legal Professionals and Friends

Planet Word 28 Feb 2026

Transformation to Triumph Black Women's Summit

Armour J. Blackburn University Center 27 Feb 2026

Black History in Motion: Historic DC Bus Tour with Author Lauri Williamson

Marianne’s by DC Central Kitchen 21 Feb 2026

Black History Month Exhibit Receptions & Artist Talks

Zenith Gallery 23 Jan 2026

DC Black History Walking Tour of Black Broadway by Author Briana Thomas

U Street Northwest 1 Jul 2023