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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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