
Black History & Culture in Washington, DC
Whether celebrating Black History Month or supporting Black businesses, the nation's capital is a welcoming destination year round that celebrates Black culture and life.
The connection between African Americans and DC has always existed – from Benjamin Banneker, the son of a freed enslaved man, placing the District’s boundary stones to the "Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown inventing a new form of funk music. Recount the days of “Black Broadway” on a U Street walking tour, pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at his memorial, reflect on the challenges and triumphs of African Americans at the National Mall’s newest Smithsonian museum and experience the city’s cultural diversity no matter where you are.
Forget what you know about Washington, it’s time to discover the real DC.