The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held its annual Black History Month Luncheon to celebrate the achievements of the Black community and to call for continued advocacy and empowerment, with a focus on building a foundation of truth and education for the next generation.

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The Barry Farm neighborhood in Northeast D.C. is undergoing a multi-phase redevelopment, with a focus on preserving the area's historic African American legacy and ensuring that the community is at the center of the development process.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a year of events and initiatives aimed at advancing equity, leadership, and public policy, including a partnership with Zelle and Community Development Investors to provide scholarships to MBA students at historically Black colleges and universities.

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The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is celebrating its 175th anniversary with initiatives to boost student enrollment, foster workforce development, and raise funds for scholarships, all in an effort to become the District's key workforce engine and a national model for public education.

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The 100th anniversary of Black History Month is being celebrated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) with a commitment to preserving and promoting the history and legacy of African Americans, despite the efforts of some to erase it.

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Bishop Harry L. Seawright has been appointed as the presiding prelate of the Second Episcopal District (SED) of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, bringing with him a vision of revitalization focused on education, economic development, and honoring the legacy of his predecessor.

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The DMV is celebrating love and Black excellence with a variety of events, including a Valentine's Fete at the Phillips Collection, a Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax, and a powerful exploration of Black history at Ford's Theatre.

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The DMV is hosting a variety of events to boost community engagement, from Alexandria Restaurant Week to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts' vocal music showcase, the RFK Farmers & Flea Market, and the Room 112 Tour featuring 112, Total, and Case.

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MLK Holiday DC celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a yearlong mission to champion his cause, while honoring a holistic, generational influence that shaped African American liberation.

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The Eighth Annual Prayer Breakfast, a tradition of MLK Holiday DC, brought together local officials, residents, and leaders of various faiths and backgrounds to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with live performances, soul food, and a call to action from the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

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