By Aria Brent
AFRO Staff Writer
abrent@afro.com
A variety of events will take place at the end of September, leading into the month of October. From expos and art shows to information sessions and film screenings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the next few weeks throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area.
Maryland
A Black Souliloquy
A Black Souliloquy welcomes Black women to their monthly event, a time to blend creativity and reflection to help Black girls and women connect, unwind and grow together. This month they’ll be exploring the theme of “Finding Peace During Challenging Times,” while stimulating their creativity with a sand candle workshop. During the candle making guests will engage in an open and reflective discussion on maintaining peace and balance when life gets difficult.
Date: Sept. 28
Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Cahill Recreation Center
4001 Clifton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
DMV Black Student Leadership Conference
Black Student Development invites Black students from across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area to Morgan State University for a day of inspiration, empowerment and connection. Come out for a day filled with insightful workshops, motivational speakers and networking opportunities.
Date: Oct. 4
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Morgan State University
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
Prostate Cancer Health Matters in Montgomery County
The Silver Spring Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will host their event, “Prostate Cancer Health Matters,” in Montgomery County, Md. This event is open to all, including men, women and families, as prostate cancer is a disease that affects the entire community once a diagnosis is received.
The event will feature a showing of the film “The Black Walnut,” and the film’s producer, Terrance Afer-Anderson, will be featured in a panel discussion with a urologist and several prostate cancer survivors. The session will be aimed at debunking myths behind prostate cancer and treatment options.
Date: Oct. 5
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: 51 Mannakee St. (Science Building)
Rockville, MD 2085
Black Wall Street Renaissance Pop-Up Shops
Join A-List Productions as they hold their monthly pop-up shop. Come out and enjoy a family-friendly environment that promotes unity, self love and healthy eating all the while keeping Black dollars in the Black community.
Date: Oct. 5
Time: 11 – 5 p.m.
Location: Everlasting Life Restaurant and Lounge
9185 Central Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Unbought and Unbossed: Shirley Watch Party and Panel Discussion
The Theta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will host a watch party for the film, “Unbothered and Unbossed,” which tells the legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Following the film’s showing, a panel discussion will be held for attendees to hear from Maryland State Legislators.
Date: Oct. 6
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Colesville United Methodist
52 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Bear Witness to Our Story
Morgan State University’s Counseling Center and NAMI Metro Baltimore invited the community to an evening focused on elevating the voices of students and faculty as they explore mental health experiences in the Black community.
Date: Oct.10
Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Morgan State University
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
Washington D.C.
Art to the Future – Art All Night on Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street
Join the Penn Branch Center as they host the Art to the Future – Art All Night 2024. Guests can look forward to a night filled with creativity, inspiration and innovation. This year, the fourth annual Art All Night on PAEMS will offer a diverse range of artwork and interactive exhibits from local artists. Event attendees will be delighted with live music and goods from some of D.C.,’s best artisans, vendors and craft enthusiasts.
Date: Sept. 27
Time: 6 – 12 a.m.
Location: Penn Branch Center
3202 Pennsylvania Avenue
Southeast Washington, D.C. 20020
Below the Surface: A History in African American Printmaking
Black Art in America is hosting a free art show, highlighting contemporary printmakers from across the nation.
Date: Sept. 27- Nov. 2
Time:11 – 6 p.m.
Location: 1201 K Street Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20005
A Right Proper Block Party 2024
A Right Proper Block Party is returning for the fourth annual Art All Night party. Guests will experience this free event that will feature live music, a fire dancer, artists and local art vendors. Additionally, the Black Beer Garden, hosted by Black Brew Movement, will feature a series of local Black-owned breweries for attendees to enjoy.
Date: Sept. 28
Time: 5 – 12 a.m.
Location: 624 T Street Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20001
A FORGOTTEN MIGRATION | Busboys and Poets
Come out to Busboys and Poets for, “A Forgotten Migration,” a production that tells the story of “segregation scholarships.” The funding was used by states in the Southern part of the U.S. to help Black students seeking graduate education prior to the Brown v. Board of Education era.
Date: Oct. 9
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Busboys and Poets 14th and V
2021 14th St
NW Washington, D.C. 20009
Virginia
Walking Tour: Black Heritage Fort Monroe
Guests are invited to the Fort Monroe National Monument to explore the rich and dynamic history of “Freedom’s Fortress.”
Date: Oct. 1 – Nov. 8
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: 30 Ingalls Road
Fort Monroe, VA
Improving Birth Outcomes: Health Disparities and Black Birthing People
Virginia Commonwealth University Health office of Health Equity along with the Health Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center will host the 2024 History and Health annual symposium on Oct.2. The event will explore the history of reproductive healthcare policies, the social determinants fueling the ongoing Black maternal health crisis and strategies to combat the health and healthcare disparities.
Date: Oct. 2
Time: 12 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: 800 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
*All events listed are free to attend.