And the Word Was Good, a day of celebrating books presented in partnership with Penguin Random House
And the Word Was Good, a day of celebrating books presented in partnership with Penguin Random House.
12 events found.
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Get On the Banned Wagon: The Fight for Books
From writers, to publishers, to agents and editors, listen in on a stimulating conversation with pioneers and creative lights in the contemporary literary world.
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Talking Book – How to Be An Audiobook Narrator
Do you know what it takes to read and record a book out loud? Find out how best to prepare, what vocal skills are needed, and how to get hired as a narrator. Then take a turn at the mic to test out your narration abilities!
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Below the Surface: A History In African American Printmaking
Listen in on a rare conversation with two masterful printmakers from the DC area as we unpack the rich tradition of printmaking as a medium for artistic expression.
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Opening the Book on Publishing: The Women Innovating Penguin Random House
A roundtable discussion on vital topics in the publishing industry with executives representing various departments of the publishing powerhouse.
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African Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison scholar, Dr. Kokahvah Zauditu-Selassie explores a wide range of complex concepts, including African deities, ancestral ideas, spiritual archetypes, mythic tropes, and lyrical prose that appear in novels The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and more.
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Presenting Lovely One: A Memoir with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
This event is a live taping of New York Public Radio’s nationally syndicated podcast, Notes From America With Kai Wright.
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The Gathering Table
Our closing event connects cookbooks to the nurturing of the civil rights movement, and the role of our ancestral food legacy in culture, health, land and freedom.
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The Untold Story Of Black Students, Jewish Allies, The Civil Rights Era, And A Carousel.
An untold story of the early Civil Rights Movement—where brave Black students, bold Jewish suburbanites, and a segregated carousel became symbols of resistance, unity, and change.
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The Quiet Word: A Reading Salon
Join us for A Quiet Word, a community silent reading experience, a blending of literature, music, and conversation.
Bring your favorite book, or just what you’re reading now. We’ll also have some complimentary copies of books from the 2025 March On! Reading List on hand. Then immerse yourself in two 20-minute silent reading sessions with intermittent 10-minute breaks to share your literary discoveries and insights with fellow book enthusiasts. Sip a cup of tea while a curated playlist enhances the vibe.
Sponsor
Eaton House$85.14 -
We Want the Funk! with Filmmaker Stanley Nelson
Festival pass holders are invited to a special pre-event screening of We Want the Funk! with acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson. This syncopated journey through the history of funk traces its roots from African rhythms to soul and early jazz- capturing the sound, spirit, and soul of a cultural revolution.
Valet Parking Available for Gala Attendees at Dock 5
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2025 March On!™ Annual Awards Gala Honoring Visionary Leaders in the Fight for Civil Rights
Join us for a spectacular evening of recognition, celebration, and joy—culminating in a high-energy, funk-infused dance party you won’t want to miss. This unforgettable night will honor visionary leaders who continue to shape the narrative of civil rights and social justice in America.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will present Senator Cory Booker with the John Robert Lewis Lifetime Legacy Award. Congressman Maxwell Frost will present the March On! Lifetime Achievement Award to Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith—along with Firelight Media, the trailblazing documentary platform they co-founded.
The evening will be hosted by Jonathan Capehart, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, MSNBC anchor, Washington Post opinion columnist, and New York Times bestselling author.
Please note: If you'd like to attend the Gala along with other Festival events, the best option is to purchase the Festival Pass + Gala pass, which grants access to everything for $600.
If you sponsor the festival at the friend ($1,000 level), you are granted access to two festival+gala passes.
Valet Parking Included
$500.00