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SUMMARY:The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 PM ET for The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well\, in Word\, Conversation\, and Story \nHealth has always been a civil rights issue—from hospital desegregation to today’s fights for maternal health\, chronic disease prevention\, and equity in care. \nThis powerful virtual session features\n\nDr. Aletha Maybank\, CEO and Co-Founder of Truthlight Studio\nDr. Uché Blackstock\, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity\nDr. Joel Bervell\, known nationally as “The Medical Mythbuster.”\n\nThe event also includes a special performance by poet Terraya Lewis.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-road-ahead-march-on-health-the-right-to-be-well-in-word-conversation-and-story-2/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:MLK26: The Pan-Africanist Restitution & Reconciliation in a Global State of Emergency
DESCRIPTION:WNYC and The Apollo Present  \nMLK26: The Pan-Africanist Restitution & Reconciliation in a Global State of Emergency \nHosted by WNYC’s MICHAEL HILL\, BRIAN LEHRER\, and JANAE PIERRE\, with WQXR’s TERRANCE MCKNIGHT \nPresented in collaboration with March On! \nAnchored in the historic moment of Dr. King’s 1957 journey to Ghana\, the program traces King’s vision and commitment to global liberation to the modern-day call for justice.Through conversation\, performance\, and reflection\, this year’s gathering connects the struggle against colonialism and segregation to today’s fights for equity\, freedom\, and dignity across the African Diaspora. Together\, we examine restitution and reconciliation not as lofty  ideals\, but as urgent imperatives\, linking Accra to Atlanta\, the global past to our shared present. \n“For 20 years\, WNYC’s Annual MLK event has brought together scholars\, journalists\, activists\, and artists to honor Dr. King – not as a symbol of our historic past\, but as a multi-dimensional leader whose legacy continues to speak loudly and urgently to our time\,” said LaFontaine Oliver\, President & CEO and Executive Chair of New York Public Radio. “We’re proud to do this work in partnership with The Apollo and March On!\, and to make this programming available to audiences in New York and worldwide.” \n“Dr. King called on us to listen deeply\, act collectively\, and remain accountable to one another\,” said Michelle Ebanks\, President & CEO of The Apollo. “Together with WNYC and March On!\, we are honored to create space for reflection and dialogue that invites our communities to engage with Dr. King’s legacy —one that continues to shape our present and future.” \n“Dr. King understood that the fight for justice was never confined by borders\,” said Kim Callinan\, Executive Director of March On!. “We’re proud to partner with WNYC and The Apollo to carry that global vision forward — through art\, dialogue\, and collective reckoning.” \nThe conversation will be hosted by WNYC’s Michael Hill\, Brian Lehrer\, and Janae Pierre\, along with WQXR’s Terrance McKnight.  \n  \nGuests include: \n\nDr. Robert Vinson\, Director & Chair of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American & African Studies at the University of Virginia and author\, King in Africa\n\n\nMarc Morial\, President\, National Urban League\n\n\nSandra Babu-Boateng\, Diasporic Digital Media Executive\n\n\nBrandon Terry\, John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University and the co-director of the Institute on Policing\, Incarceration\, and Public Safety at the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research; author of Shattered Dreams\, Infinite Hope (NYT’s 100 Notable Books of 2025)\n\n  \nLaFontaine E. Oliver\, President & CEO and Executive Chair\, New York Public Radio; Michelle Ebanks\, President and CEO of The Apollo; and Isisara Bey\, Artistic Director of March On! will give opening remarks.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/mlk26/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:Talking Hands - An Intro to ASL Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history and fundamentals of American Sign Language.\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026 for Talking Hands\, an introductory ASL workshop exploring the history\, fundamentals\, and cultural significance of American Sign Language. \nLed by JaRon Gilchrist\, owner of Interpret This!\, this session offers participants an opportunity to engage in inclusive communication practices and build deeper connections across communities. \nIn partnership with Interpret This!
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/talking-hands/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Joy Reid in Conversation with Eric Holder
DESCRIPTION:The Vivian Malone Courage Award honors contemporary women who demonstrate extraordinary courage in the fight for racial justice.\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 3rd\, 2026 for a special replay of the Vivian Malone Courage Award\, featuring Joy Reid in conversation with Eric Holder. \nPresented biennially by Dr. Sharon Malone\, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Alloy Women’s Health and sister to Vivian Malone\, the Vivian Malone Courage Award honors contemporary women who demonstrate extraordinary courage in the fight for racial justice. \nNamed after Vivian Malone Jones\, the first African American to graduate from the University of Alabama\, this signature award celebrates those who\, like Vivian\, boldly confront injustice and inspire progress. \nThis year\, we are proud to honor Joy Reid—commentator\, author\, and host of The Joy Reid Show. She will be joined in conversation with The Honorable Eric H. Holder\, Jr.\, former U.S. Attorney General\, known for his groundbreaking leadership on civil rights and voting access. \nWith welcoming remarks from Jalaya Liles Dunn\, Director of Learning for Justice at the Southern Poverty Law Center\, and a special performance by actor Lisa Arrindell who portrays the groundbreaking icon\, journalist and anti-lynching activist\, Ida B. Wells Barnett. \nPartner: We are excited to partner with Metropolitan AME Church on this event\, a historic national church at the vanguard of creating space for all human beings to imagine and build a just and beautiful community.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/joy-reid-in-conversation-with-eric-holder/
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SUMMARY:Jason G. Green — TOO PRECIOUS TO LOSE A Memoir of Family\, Community\, and Possibility - Joshua DuBois — at the wharf
DESCRIPTION:Join the March On Festival for a special evening with author Jason G. Green. \nA moving and inspiring memoir from a former Obama White House staffer\, about his rural Maryland family’s untold history\, the merger of three churches—one Black\, two white—and how a radical embrace of community became their salvation\, and his. \nThis event is free with first come\, first served seating.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/jason-g-green-too-precious-to-lose-a-memoir-of-family-community-and-possibility-joshua-dubois-at-the-wharf/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions - Screenings
DESCRIPTION:Screenings and talkback with Kahlil Joseph\, Director of BLKNWS\, and Isisara Bey of March On!
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/blknws-terms-conditions-screenings/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:Teaching America | Documentary Screening & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Raben x March On! \n\n\n\n\nWhat does it look like to teach the truth — and fight for the right to do it? \nJoin us for a screening of Teaching America\, a short documentary that takes us inside Arkansas classrooms where teachers\, students\, and families are navigating the very first inaugural AP African American Studies courses in the country. Told with intimacy and honesty\, the film captures what’s at stake when history\, identity\, and education collide. \nFollowing the screening\, we’ll hear directly from the filmmaker in a live Q&A. \nAbout the Filmmaker \nTeaching America is directed and produced by Anurima Bhargava\, Founder and CEO of Anthem of Us. A civil rights leader and storyteller\, Anurima previously led federal civil rights enforcement in schools at the U.S. Department of Justice and directed the education practice at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. She has executive produced and advised on some of documentary film’s most celebrated projects\, including the Oscar-nominated and Peabody Award-winning Writing With Fire\, the Peabody and Henry Award-winning While We Watched\, and the Emmy-nominated Our Body Politic. \nThis event is free and open to all. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/teaching-america-documentary-screening-qa/
LOCATION:Raben\, 525 9th Street Northwest - 7th Floor\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pleasant View Historic Site Reopening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the reopening of the 158-year-old Pleasant View Historic Site and experience a powerful piece of local Black history brought back to life. Join us in person to explore the newly restored schoolhouse\, church\, and social hall—spaces that once served as the heart of this historic community. \nEnjoy an inspiring day filled with history\, connection\, and celebration. Meet fellow history lovers\, bring your family and friends\, and be part of this special moment as we honor the past and look toward the future. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable community celebration!
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/pleasant-view-historic-site-reopening-celebration/
LOCATION:Pleasant View Historic Site\, 11810 Darnestown Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
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SUMMARY:Toni x2: How Bambara and Morrison Reshaped the Literary Landscape
DESCRIPTION:TONI x 2: How Bambara and Morrison Reshaped the Literary Landscape \n\n\n\nFilm Screening + Panel Discussion + Mini Publishing Workshop \nIn partnership with Metropolitan AME Church\, March On! presents Toni x 2 — an afternoon exploring the powerful creative connection between two of the most influential figures in American literary history: Toni Cade Bambara and Toni Morrison. \nTHE FILM \nWe open with a screening of TBC: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing (2025\, 105 min.) — a compelling portrait of Bambara as a writer\, filmmaker\, and cultural strategist who inspired generations to use storytelling as a tool for community empowerment. Structured as a series of lessons on cultural organizing\, the film draws on the voices of Bambara’s friends\, colleagues\, and students to illuminate a life dedicated to art\, justice\, and community. \nTHE CONVERSATION \nAt the heart of this program is the dynamic relationship between Toni Cade Bambara and Toni Morrison — two women whose collaboration transformed both literature and cultural life. Their partnership stands as a powerful example of how writing and editorship together can influence culture and advance social change. \nFollowing the screening\, filmmaker Louis J. Massiah will be joined by Dana A. Williams\, author of Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship\, for a panel conversation and mini publishing workshop moderated by acclaimed author\, literary coach\, and founder of the Hurston/Wright Foundation\, Marita Golden. Together\, they will explore the legacies of both Tonis and reflect on the critical role of editors\, writers\, and cultural leaders in shaping the stories that define our world. \nTHE VENUE \nThis program takes place at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church — one of Washington DC’s most historic and storied institutions. For generations\, Metropolitan has served as both a sacred space for spiritual growth and a driving force in the civic\, cultural\, and intellectual life of African Americans and the broader community. It is a fitting home for an evening dedicated to the power of storytelling to inform\, connect\, and inspire action. \nEVENT DETAILS \n📅 Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 🕒 3PM (doors open at 2:30PM) 📍 Metropolitan AME Church\, Douglas Hall · 1518 M Street NW\, Washington DC 20005 🎟 $5 · Give what moves you · Your contribution keeps this work alive and accessible for our entire community \nThis program invites audiences to engage not only with history but with the ongoing power of storytelling to shape the world we are building together.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/toni-x2-how-bambara-and-morrison-reshaped-the-literary-landscape/
LOCATION:Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church\, 1518 M Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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