The latest order from President Trump to rescind DEI (Range, Fairness, and Inclusion) applications has led to a noticeable downplaying of Black Historical past Month throughout authorities companies. The U.S. State Division, as an example, has prohibited public occasions or messages celebrating the month, which has been a staple of American tradition because the Nineteen Seventies.
In distinction, native organizations in Washington, DC, are stepping as much as honor Black historical past and contributions. The Lamond Riggs Library Mates, in collaboration with the DC Workplace of Planning, is internet hosting Foundations of Freedom: Recognizing the Enslaved Folks Who Constructed the U.S. Capitol. This particular occasion will introduce WGS Director Michael Janis’ design for a brand new DC Memorial to Honor the Enslaved Folks Who Constructed the U.S. Capitol for Ward 5. Together with DC’s Workplace of Planning employees, Michael will supply an summary of a public artwork proposal. This system will embody storytelling, a dialogue of the design course of, and a Q&A session to have interaction the group.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1 pm – 3 pm @ Lamond-Riggs DC Public Library, 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, WDC.
For extra info – click on on hyperlink to leap to DCPL web site: https://dclibrary.libnet.data/occasion/12875262