By Tashi McQueen,
AFRO Political Writer,
tmcqueen@afro.com
Earth Day Family Festival
The National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum are celebrating Earth Day with a family festival on April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 800 G Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. The event will feature musical performances, craft workshops, a scavenger hunt and face painting for children 12 and under.
Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee of the Whole
The D.C. Council is currently going through its budget process. Anyone who’d like to be apart of the process can attend a budget oversight hearing on April 24 at 9 a..m. During the hearing the Office of Zoning, the Office of Planning and the Department of Buildings will testify. Those interested can attend at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, D.C. or via https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1.
Protecting Cultural Heritage Under Siege
The National Museum of Asian Art is hosting a panel discussion on April 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on protecting tangible cultural heritage and those who work to maintain it in areas of violence. Panelists will explore the intertwined economic, humanitarian and political challenges of protecting shared cultural heritage.
The event is located at Freer Gallery of Art on Independence Avenue at 12th St, SW Washington, D.C.
The Big 202 Entrepreneur Networking
Those looking for an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs grow their connections and should attend the Big 202 Entrepreneur Networking event on April 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 800 Maine Avenue Southwest, Washington, D.C.
DC Walk 4 ReCovery 2024
Join the D.C. Walk 4 ReCovery for a day of support, music and networking at the National Mall on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The D.C. Walk 4 ReCovery is a national initiative committed to providing education and providing solutions for individuals dealing with the effects of co-occurring Disorders associated with addiction and mental health illnesses.
Tashi McQueen is a Report for America corps member.