African American Heritage • Culture & Identity • Folklife • Grants • TRHT
Learn from This Place
Bringing Arlington to Halls Hill
Learn the history of Arlington’s Halls Hill and other African American neighborhoods at this free panel discussion and performance. The event includes a panel moderated by Arlington County Board Chairman Christian Dorsey, with panelists comprised of former and current African American community residents and educators and performances by the Phil Wiggins Blues House Party and […]
African American Heritage • Grants • TRHT
Flip the Script actors during a recent rehearsal Flip the Script
You’re invited to Encore Stage & Studio’s Flip the Script project performances. Saturday, November 2 at 3 pm & 7 pm and Sunday, November 3 at 3 pm. Theatre is a powerful tool for examining the past and discerning intersections with the present. Encore Stage & Studio’s Flip the Script has worked with local students […]
African American Heritage • History • TRHT
The Legacy of Slavery
Join us and Roanoke Valley Points of Diversity for an open dialogue about difficult issues, including race. We’ll talk about Hollins University’s research on the history of enslaved people working on campus and the ways some of their descendants remain connected to Hollins to this day. This event is part of our W.K. Kellogg Foundation […]
Books & Literature • Culture & Identity • TRHT
Author/illustrator Angela Dominguez at the 2017 VA Festival of the Book. Photo by Peter Hedlund. The Power of Personal Narratives
with Author Angela Dominguez
Author Angela Dominguez (Stella Diaz Has Something to Say) will speak about the power of personal narratives and inclusive representation in children’s literature at the free community event. Richmond Public School students will also present their original stories and art celebrating diversity in storytelling at this fun event for the whole family. Hands-on activities will […]
Books & Literature • Culture & Identity • TRHT
The Power of Inclusive Stories
with Author Lamar Giles
Author Lamar Giles (co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, author of The Last Last-Day of Summer and Fresh Ink) will speak about the power of personal narratives and the importance of inclusive representation in children’s literature at this free community event. Selected Norfolk Public School students will also present their original stories at this lively […]
African American Heritage • History • TRHT
The Color of Housing
The History of Racism in Housing in Arlington
In collaboration with the League of Women Voters, Challenging Racism is presenting an interactive program on the history of redlining in Arlington. The program uses local maps and stories to explain how the Federal Housing Administration prevented certain Black communities from acquiring loans in the mid-2oth century. This practice enabled segregation and continues to influence […]
African American Heritage • History • TRHT
Photo from Challenging Racism’s summer 2019 Learning to Lead training courtesy Challenging Racism Red-Lining Workshop
Challenging Racism is collaborating with the Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Commission for a program on redlining. Part of Virginia Humanities’ and the Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Project, this interactive program focuses on the Federal Housing Administration’s mid-20th century use of redlining to prevent loans to Black people in selected areas. Using local maps […]
Culture & Identity • Food & Community • TRHT
Sharing Spiritual Journeys
The next in a series of events from our “Changing the Narrative” project. Meet Roanoke neighbors from different religions/faith backgrounds Listen and Share personal faith stories Enjoy a meal catered by Temple Emanuel Breakdown Stereotypes/false perceptions of others’ religions Find commonalities in what we believe This event is free and open to the public, but […]
African American Heritage • TRHT
Teens Telling Stories of Hate & Prejudice
Share a Meal. Share Your Stories. Meet students from area schools Learn about teen bridge building projects Enjoy a catered meal Share your personal stories and listen to others Learn about peacebuilders This free event is part of Virginia Humanities’ Changing the Narrative project made possible by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
