• Talking Book – How to Be An Audiobook Narrator

    In-Person
    Planet Word 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

    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!

    Film Competition Finalist screenings

    In-Person
    Eaton House 1201 K Street, Washington, DC

    Debuting in 2016, the Student and Emerging Filmmaker Competitions gives filmmakers the opportunity to use cinematic storytelling to answer important themes like “what’s your civil right?” and “speaking truth to power.”

    African Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison

    In-Person
    Planet Word 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

    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.

    The Gathering Table

    In-Person
    AutoShop 416 Morse St. NE, Washington, DC

    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.

    $65
  • “A Burning House” – MLK and The American Experience

    In-Person
    The Apollo's Historic Theater 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY

    We will explore the complexities of belonging, justice, and collective responsibility in our contemporary moment.

  • Wisdom Across Generations: Stories, Lessons, Reflections

    Virtual Webinars
    Virtual Event

    Join us on Tuesday, October 28 from 7:00–8:30 PM ET for a powerful virtual event that bridges the past and present through stories of courage, faith, and purpose.

  • The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well

    Virtual Webinars
    Virtual Event

    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