Walking Tour: Black Feminist DC

Explore the history of Black feminism in Washington, DC with A Tour of Her Own. In partnership with the National Women’s History Museum, this tour begins at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a guided exploration of . This exhibition traces the impact of Black feminism in DC from the turn of the 20th century to the present day and was curated by renowned historians Sherie M. Randolph and Kendra T. Field. Head out of the DC Public Library with you TOHO licensed, professional tour guide to discover historical sites and preservation markers that honor Black feminists and organizations like Eleanor Holmes Norton, Dororthy Ferebee, Etta Horn, Pauli Murray, Anna Julia Cooper, The National Council of Negro Women Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Sweet Honey in the Rock. Learn and discuss how Black feminists often worked at the intersection of race, class, and gender to shape local DC and broader America history and culture.

FAQ:

• This tour is ADA accessible. It is mostly outdoors on paved sidewalks with a few stop indoors. Participants should prepare for various weather conditions while covering approximately 1.5-2 miles of routing in Downtown DC. This tour will conclude near the White House.
• Registration is expected to open on February 8th. To receive notifications about registration for these tours, be sure to sign up here for email alerts.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States