 As we celebrate Black History Month 2020, join us in telling the stories and honoring the rich legacy of Black History DC. Checkout the citywide Black History Month calendar (PDF) for a full list of events. Here are MOAAA's Black History Month social media series, Sunday Family Dinner Series and DC Faces, Historic Places.
Sunday Family Dinners: A video series joining residents as they host MOAAA and have a conversation about what it was it like growing up in DC, the significance of how family values shaped their identity, and their contribution and legacy to DC. This series will give residents an opportunity to share their story and for viewers to connect with programs and initiatives in an engaging way.
Sunday Family Dinners: Episode 1 | Episode 2
DC Faces, Historic Places is a live broadcast educating and encouraging residents to visit historically African American places in the District of Columbia. Guest speakers will be featured on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook Live to showcase the historical significance of sites and places in DC.
DC Faces, Historic Places: Episode 1
 Here are a few updates on MOAAA's FY 2020 grantees. Learn more about MOAAA's grantees HERE :
Housing Resources
 The DC Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) has a lot of resources that assists residents with housing like:
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DCHousingSearch.org connects residents to housing by providing resources such as renter's rights information, assistance programs, and an affordability calculator.
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Housing Equity Report provides goals for the equitable distribution of affordable housing in DC.
Visit Housing.dc.gov for housing resources and information.
DC 2020 Census
 The 2010 Census led to the creation of the Commission on African American Affairs in 2012 and the Mayor's Office on African American Affairs in 2015. Mayor Bowser has invested $5M into the 2020 Census to ensure that African Americans are counted and that they can stay and thrive in the District.
Learn more about the census at DCCensus2020.dc.gov
Demographics of African Americans in DC
 The Office of Planning (OP) performs research and analysis, serves as the steward of DC's historic resources, and publishes planning documents for the District. Here is a snapshot of data on African Americans in DC from the Office of Planning (OP). View the Demographics of African Americans in DC graphic from OP.
Visit Planning.dc.gov for more information.
Mayor Bowser's 2020 Budget Engagement Forums
 Join fellow DC residents at forums to share your values, priorities, and ideas with the Bowser Administration as the FY2021 budget is developed. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations, please contact (202) 442-8150 or eomevents@dc.gov.
Register here: Mayor Bowser's 2020 Budget Engagement Forums
Go-Go Official Music of DC Bill Signing
 Join Mayor Bowser at the Bill Signing of Go Go music as the Official Music of DC. This event will feature DJ Supa Dan and Backyard Band!
Register here: Go-Go Music Bill Signing
HBCU Night at Captial One Arena
 Join the Washington Wizards, DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, and more for HBCU Night on Friday, February 21st at the Capital One Arena to show your #HBCU pride and bring awareness to Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
For more information on HBCU Night, visit HBCUNight.org and DCHBCU.org
Financially Fit DC Workshop on Family Estate Planning
 Join MOAAA, Department of Insurance Securities and Banking, DC Public Library, and the historic Industrial Bank to participate in the Financially Fit DC Workshop on Family Estate Planning. This workshop will provide information on estate planning basics, how you can secure your family's future, and the importance of wills.
Register here: FinanciallyFitDC.eventbrite.com
Communities in Conversation Across the African Diaspora
 Join MOAAA, Mayor's Office on African Affairs, Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs, and the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Caribbean Community Affairs for a special #BlackHistoryMonth celebration featuring an engaging panel discussion, cultural performances, and a networking reception.
Register here: AfricanDiasporaDC.eventbrite.com
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Ashley Emerson
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Lionell Gaines
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