About this Event The men of the BOND Project are excited to continue hosting conversations with male students (middle and high school only) on "Race, Learning and Leadership" Click here to register/RSVP for the event. Note: Event will be held in Paint Branch High School's Media Center.   AGENDA: 8-8:30am: Breakfast Available 8:30-11:00am: ***Networking Session ***Forum sessions led by MCPS Male Educators: What does it mean to be a Young Man of Color in America? 2) Leadership 101: What young…

Join us for a two-part educational and entertaining program. We’ll start with a guided tour of the new exhibit “Rosa Parks: In her Own Words” to learn about the “mother of the civil rights movement” and her monumental impact on our nation’s history. Then we’ll take an architectural and historical tour of the Library of Congress, “one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC.” “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words” Guided Tour Rosa Parks (1913–2005) is best known for her refusal…

Description Take a guided tour of the grounds and buildings of Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park and discover the role enslaved labor played on this 19th century farm. Explore how the enslaved could have nature for escape and evasion while seeking freedom. This guided tour includes exterior space and a natural trail. Participants are recommended to dress to be in the elements. Click here to RSVP for the tour.

For the first time ever, the fastest growing entrepreneurial platform for African Americans on the East Coast has made it's way to the nation's capitol. Over 124 the best and most creative vendors in the DMV area will be on display.  With live music from The OutDaBox X'Perience Band and hosted by one of D.C.'s finest, this is an amazing and family friendly event that you do not want to miss. It's FREE to the public and there will be…

Do you have a creative student interested in studying performing arts, visual arts, or digital media at college? In this workshop, we will discuss how students can combine their creative interests with STEM, find their "best fit" schools, and apply to college. Families will learn about the financial process of paying for college, learn what the key terms mean, and sort out how to submit information to secure the best financial package. Facilitated by ARTriculate and Luminate Financial Planning. Recommended…

Join teachers from Grace Studios (www.graceyps.com) for this FREE community yoga class every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm! In this 45-minute Vinyasa-style class we will flow from pose to pose connecting movement with breath. This practice is designed to build flexibility and strength while maintaining good alignment and a safe foundation. Modifications and more advanced variations will be provided making the class accessible for both beginners and more experienced yogis. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Location: Silver…

Talks, music, mentoring, marketplace, food trucks, and much more! Celebrating all women who are gaining momentum to collectively make change, the WOW Festival will feature artists, writers, politicians, performers and activists to promote inclusivity, honor the strength and inventiveness of women, and actively break down societal barriers through events, workshops, lectures, debates, activities, and performances. Background: WOW Women of the World Festival Baltimore is a high-profile, global movement of festivals that celebrates women as a force for positive change and…

Everyone is welcome to attend a free and practical presentation on family law topics such as marriage, divorce, custody, guardianship, and adoption. The Law Librarian of Montgomery County Circuit Court and a family law attorney will both introduce basic concepts and terminology; discuss where and how to find information, laws, checklists, and forms; and discuss resources for finding legal representation or assistance, including free or low-cost options. NOTE: Speakers will present general legal information only, not dispense legal advice.

Through the Historical Interpretation of Master Storyteller Janice Curtis Greene you will gain insights to the conditions of enslavement in the North and how Phillis Wheatley rose above it. Before the Civil War and Revolutionary War Phillis Wheatley wrote a book of poems and became the first woman of African descent be a published poet in the United States. Through the Historical Interpretation of  Master Storyteller Janice Curtis Greene you will gain insights to the conditions of the Northern enslaved…

"It's Not Yet Dark," narrated by Colin Farrell, tells the groundbreaking story of Simon Fitzmaurice, a talented young Irish filmmaker with ALS (MND), as he embarks on directing a film. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking, and talking. The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. Currently, there is no cure for ALS…

Learn the skills and abilities students need to successfully transition from middle school to high school and college. This workshop will focus on identifying resources to help you and your child successfully navigate this important time and for what lies ahead. Facilitated by MCPS staff. Recommended for middle and high school students and families. Click here to register for the workshop.

EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for our 17th Annual DC/Maryland Black College Expo at Bowie State University in the MLK Center. High School Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with top HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and a variety of other colleges and universities and get answers right on the spot. Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for Students and Families of ALL Ages. *Get Accepted to a college on the SPOT, students bring your…

Starting in 2016 Four State Comic-Con has been offering a convention to celebrate all things comics, anime, games, sci-fi, movies & pop culture! Our 2 Day event offers nearly 50,000 Sq. Feet of Celebrity Guests, Comics, Games, Cosplay, Contests, Panels, Guest Artists & many vendors including Comic, Anime & Pop Culture goods! EVENT DATES/TIMES: Sat. March 21, 2020: 11 am - 7 pm Sun. March 22, 2020: 11 am - 5 pm Click here to purchase tickets ($12/Saturday; $10/Sunday; $18/Both…

Threats and bribes can lead to power struggles, arguments, and discouraged children. Learn effective alternative discipline methods and strategies in this how-to workshop. Discover the power of the logical consequence approach and help your child develop resiliency, responsibility, and cooperation skills. Leave with some positive solutions to keep peace in your home. Facilitated by the Parent Assistant Resource (PAR). Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students. Click here to register for the workshop.

Identifying Research Gaps and Opportunities to Improve the Care, Services, and Support of Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers The goal of the summit is to bring together individuals with a variety of backgrounds to identify evidence-based programs, strategies, approaches, and other research that can be used to improve the care, services, and supports of persons with dementia and their caregivers. What types of research are still needed to understand the impact of dementia and improve the care, services, and supports…

In a racist country, women are running for office and winning, but what’s next? Join us for next Courageous Conversation on March 25! About this Event Please join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street, for our next Courageous Conversation, " Women & Politics: Women Running for Office & Changing the World." In a racist country, women are running for office and winning, but what’s next? This workshop will be a chance for us…

Montgomery County Public School's SEAC is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education. Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs. Dialogue with special education administrators Learn about topics of interest. See flyer for additional school year meeting dates (Sept 2019 - May 2020). Notes: The public is welcome to…

RESPECTFEST: Celebrate healthy relationships! Free food, activities &prizes! ¡Celebra relaciones saludables! ¡Comida gratis y actividades! Click here to register/RSVP for the event. Teen dating violence is a pattern of physically, sexually, verbally, and/or emotionally abusive or controlling behavior in a dating relationship. One in three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse. Join us for RespectFest, on March 29th, 2020 from 1 - 4 pm at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. This FREE…

Richard Bell presents his new book, Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home About this Event Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland, College Park and the author of Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home, will talk about how the outlawing of the transatlantic slave trade in the early 1800s created a criminal network of human traffickers and slave traders who abducted thousands of free…

Free and open to the public, National College Fairs can help students and their families kick off their college search. Explore options. Each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe. Ask questions. What’s college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting with representatives from a variety of colleges can help students cement his/her own preferences. Gather information. Pick up brochures and other materials about the schools…

The National Black Memorabilia, Fine Art & Crafts Show will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, MD 20877. There will be many vendors, educational exhibits, seminars, and celebrity autograph sessions. The show is all indoors. Items for sale include slavery artifacts and documents, paintings, books, dolls, autographs, stamps, advertisements, toys, prints, textiles, political and civil rights memorabilia, kitchen collectibles, jewelry, postcards, cookie jars, sports memorabilia, photographic items, movie posters, coins, entertainment memorabilia, Civil War, Frances Welsing book,…

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ONCE ANNOUNCED by Blair High School (e.g., ticket prices/how to purchase tickets). Come see the Blair High School Drama Department's performance of the musical 'In the Heights'! Description via Broadway.com: 'In the Heights' is the Winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical, In the Heights is the story of three days in the life of Washington Heights, a tight-knit community at the top of Manhattan. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this hip musical will…

Montgomery County Public School's SEAC is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education. Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs. Dialogue with special education administrators Learn about topics of interest. See flyer for additional school year meeting dates (Sept 2019 - May 2020). Notes: The public is welcome to…

Image: MBHS 2017 Spring Band and Jazz Concert Event to be held in the Blair Alumni Auditorium. Check Blair High School calendar for possible schedule updates/changes.

    Blair HS Spring Orchestra Concert. Location: Blair HS Auditorium  

Around the World Embassy Open House - Visit Embassies for FREE! Meet People + See Places + Learn Things + Have Fun! One of our favorite events of the year - the Around the World Embassy Open House! More than 50 embassies will open their doors to DC visitors and residents on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Participants can travel around the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion, and music of different countries - and meet lots of interesting people!…

  Blair HS Spring Choral Concert. Location: Blair HS Auditorium  

Explore the unknown and lost history of Howard University's deep connections to local communities of Montgomery County, Maryland. About this Event Following the American Civil War an integrated delegation of students from interconnected country road kinship communities of Brighton, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Sandy Spring, Sunshine, Spencerville and White Oak in Montgomery County, Maryland attended Howard University, today the country's premier institution of higher learning for peoples of African descent. With formal higher education opportunities in the South limited for women and…

  Montgomery County Public School's SEAC is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education. Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs. Dialogue with special education administrators Learn about topics of interest. See flyer for additional school year meeting dates (Sept 2019 - May 2020). Notes: The public is welcome…

Description The 2019 World Heritage Festival series brings its first event of the year at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, MD. There are several food vendors who will showcase only ethic food, fresh smoothies and traditional beverages. Enjoy a cultural performance show with folk dances from Bolivia, Brazil, Egypt, Hungary, India, Japan, Lebanon, Romania, Turkey and much more! You will have an array of vendors to choose from with more than 30 artists displaying everything from fine art to jewelry,…

Description We are bringing you the annual Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Summer Fair. Come see over 60 Arts & Crafts, Food and Dessert Vendors, while enjoying a beautiful cultural dance show with performances from different countries around the world! Come spend an awesome Sunday funday at the Veterans Plaza - Free Admission to the event!