HARMONY celebrates 39 years in the Arts representing African Dance and Music traditions across the diaspora. Soul in Motion's mission focuses on working with others in their community, promoting unity to propel us into the future.

HARMONY celebrates 39 years in the Arts representing African Dance and Music traditions across the diaspora. Soul in Motion's mission focuses on working with others in their community, promoting unity to propel us into the future.

In a unique collaboration, three Black poets and a white poet from the D.C. area will share their moving poetry about the troubled history of the Woodlawn Plantation in Alexandria, VA.

Watch the film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, which tells the story of Jimmie and his best friend Mont as they try to reclaim the house built by Jimmie's grandfather, launching them on a poignant odyssey that connects them to their past, even as it tests their friendship and sense of belonging in the place they call home. This film is for adults.

This show acknowledges and honors some of the lessons of our path and how we, in the diaspora have incorporated them over the years and now. We tell the story of the Tulsa Massacre, West African young woman’s Rite of Passage, South African Apartheid and select stories through the decades for African Americans. Join us for a celebration of the resiliency and greatness of our people.

This show acknowledges and honors some of the lessons of our path and how we, in the diaspora have incorporated them over the years and now. We tell the story of the Tulsa Massacre, West African young woman’s Rite of Passage, South African Apartheid and select stories through the decades for African Americans. Join us for a celebration of the resiliency and greatness of our people.


"The Bell Affair" tells the dramatic and inspiring story of Daniel and Mary Bell, who sued for their freedom from slavery and led one of the largest escape attempts in American history on the Pearl in April 1848.  This debut feature comes from first-time filmmaker and acclaimed director Kwakiutl Dreher, accomplished digital artist and animator Michael Burton, and prize-winning historian and writer William G. Thomas III. The story is based on Thomas' recent book A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War.

A one-woman show about the life, struggles, and triumphs of a former slave.

Playwright Psalmayene 24 and Director Tony Thomas come together to bring a captivating stage play to the arts community. Come together to witness the beginnings of, Out of the Vineyard in the workshop of this commissioned play inspired by the book, A Question of Freedom by William G. Thomas.

Prince George's County Reads invites community members to share the experience of reading a book together. The inaugural selection, "A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War" by William G. Thomas III, explores the history of enslaved Black residents of the County who challenged slavery in the courts from the late-18th century.

RECEPTION AT 5:30PM

FILM SCREENING AT 7PM

Daniel and Mary Bell sued for their freedom from slavery and won. After slaveholders threaten to re-enslave them and their children, the Bells led one of the largest escape attempts in American history.

Their inspiring story is brought to cinema for the first time.

Prince George's County Reads invites community members to share the experience of reading a book together. The inaugural selection, "A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War" by William G. Thomas III, explores the history of enslaved Black residents of the County who challenged slavery in the courts from the late-18th century.

Join us for a two-part discussion on How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith. Through visits to nine historical sites, Smith explores how the United States remembers and distorts its slavery past.

Join us for a two-part discussion on How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith. Through visits to nine historical sites, Smith explores how the United States remembers and distorts its slavery past.

Prince George's County Reads invites community members to share the experience of reading a book together. The inaugural selection, "A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War" by William G. Thomas III, explores the history of enslaved Black residents of the County who challenged slavery in the courts from the late-18th century.

Hundreds of enslaved Black residents of Prince George's County challenged slavery in the courts between the late 1700s and early 1800s. Learn from distinguished legal experts about the judicial system that enabled them to courageously fight for freedom even when they lacked agency and basic human rights.

Pilot, author, and speaker Carole Hopson visits Prince George's County to discuss her book, "A Pair of Wings: Based on the Life of Pioneer Aviatrix Bessie Coleman," and the 100 Pairs of Wings Project, which encourages Black women to become aviators. Co-presented with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Prince George's County Reads invites community members to share the experience of reading a book together. The inaugural selection, "A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War" by William G. Thomas III, explores the history of enslaved Black residents of the County who challenged slavery in the courts from the late-18th century.

“Black and Proud+” is a community art exhibit curated by the PGCMLS Black History and Culture Team and LGBTQ+ Team. Opening at the Oxon Hill Branch Library on Monday, February 28 at 10 am, it features work by Black and LGBTQ+ artists who call Prince George’s County and the metropolitan Washington, DC area home. Works range from poetry to portraits that celebrate the strength and courage of Black Americans.xhibition at PGCMLS is sponsored by Warren Builds and County Council Member-at-Large Mel Franklin.

“In Freedom’s Name” is a touring exhibit that celebrates the military service and sacrifice of Black Marylanders throughout U.S. history. The exhibit opens at the Laurel Branch Library on Tuesday, February 22 at 12 pm and will tour four other branch libraries through July. Developed by the Maryland Military Historical Society, in partnership with Stevenson’ University's Department of Public History & Humanities, the exhibition at PGCMLS is sponsored by Warren Builds and County Council Member-at-Large Mel Franklin.

Join us in a four part series to explore African American inventors and innovators who influenced our way of life in the workforce as we know it today. Participants will discover how these inventors were able to innovate and affect positive change within the fields of communication, technology, transportation, science, and more!

Join the PGCMLS Writers' group in this special writing workshop series as we delve into the lives of famous African American Science-Fiction & Fantasy authors such as Octavia E. Butler and N. K. Jemisin. Discover the magic behind their writing as we learn about their craft, creativity and discipline.

Prince George's County Memorial Library System virtually invites elementary students age 5-12 to attend their African American History Read Aloud.

Join them each Tuesday in February as they share a picture book about the African-American experience, with fun activities and discussion afterwards.

Join us in a four part series to explore African American inventors and innovators who influenced our way of life in the workforce as we know it today. Participants will discover how these inventors were able to innovate and affect positive change within the fields of communication, technology, transportation, science, and more!

Prince George's County Memorial Library System virtually invites elementary students age 5-12 to attend their African American History Read Aloud.

Join them each Tuesday in February as they share a picture book about the African-American experience, with fun activities and discussion afterwards.

February 10, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic World. In honor of Black History Month, Marietta is pleased to welcome historian Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson from Johns Hopkins University History Department who will discuss her new book, Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic World. The story of freedom is shaped by the peculiar oppressions faced by African women and women of African descent. Dr. Johnson explores the nature of the complicated historical intimate and kinship ties and how they were used by black women to construct freedom in the Atlantic world. Thank you to the Prince George’s Historical Society for their support for this program.

Experience the rich history of the Lakeland community through an exploration of the Lakeland Digital Archive.

Join the PGCMLS Writers' group in this special writing workshop series as we delve into the lives of famous African American Science-Fiction & Fantasy authors such as Octavia E. Butler and N. K. Jemisin. Discover the magic behind their writing as we learn about their craft, creativity and discipline.

Join us in a four part series to explore African American inventors and innovators who influenced our way of life in the workforce as we know it today. Participants will discover how these inventors were able to innovate and affect positive change within the fields of communication, technology, transportation, science, and more!