Happy Black History Month!
Across our schools, KIPPsters are gearing up to celebrate the many accomplishments of Black people. In conjunction with learning about many historical figures and their accomplishments, they’re also celebrating through performances, showcases, and concerts! We’re elated to share all of the great things happening in our school and invite you to join us!
Black History Month Events:
| Campus | School / Event | Date | Time |
|
Webb |
Spring – Student Showcase |
Feb 1 |
2:00 – 3:00 pm |
|
Douglass |
Northeast, KEY, & Valor – Concert with Global Leaders Program |
Feb 7 |
5:00 PM |
|
Douglass |
Discover – Father Daughter Dance |
Feb 13 |
5:00 PM |
|
Douglass |
Heights – Silent Museum “Bringing History to Life” |
Feb 14 |
TBD |
|
Douglass |
Discover – Historical Figures Dress Up & Caroling |
Feb 20 |
2:00 PM |
|
KIPP DC College Preparatory |
KCP – Black History Month Showcase |
Feb 21 |
6:00 PM |
|
Smilow |
Quest – Black History Month Showcase |
Feb 22 |
3:00 PM |
|
Benning |
Promise – Black History Month & Memorial for Mr. Williams |
Feb 22 |
2:00 – 3:00 pm |
|
Douglass |
Heights – African Diaspora Day: Arts & Culture Festival |
Feb 22 |
TBD |
|
Smilow |
Valor – Historical Figure Dress |
Feb 22 |
All Day |
|
Shaw |
Grow – PreK3 BHM Celebration |
Feb 25 |
3:00 – 4:00 pm |
|
Smilow |
Valor – ‘Blacks in Wax’ |
Feb 27 |
5:00 PM |
|
Somerset |
Somerset – Black History Month Production @ TheARC |
Feb 27 |
6:30 PM |
|
Benning |
KEY – “Young, Gifted, & Black” History Celebration @ TBD |
Feb 27 |
TBD |
| Shaw |
Grow – PreK4 & Kinder BHM Performance |
Feb 27 |
3:00 – 4:00 pm |
|
Douglass |
TLC – Black History Month Celebration |
Feb 27 |
1:35 PM |
|
Shaw |
Lead – Black History Month Family Festival |
Feb 28 |
4:30 – 6:00 pm |
|
Webb |
All Schools – Black History Month Celebration |
Feb 28 |
5:00 PM |
|
Webb |
Connect – Black History Museum |
Feb 28 |
5:00 PM |
|
Douglass |
AIM – Black History Month Showcase |
Feb 28 |
8:00 – 9:00 am |
|
Smilow |
ATA – Historical Dress Up |
Feb 28 |
All Day |
|
Smilow |
Quest – Black History Month Showcase |
Mar 1 |
3:00 PM |
|
Benning |
LEAP – Harambee Celebration |
Mar 1 |
2:45 – 3:45 pm |
|
Douglass |
Heights – “Making Black History” Showcase |
Mar 1 |
TBD |
Follow along on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to see more throughout the month!
If you’re a member of the community interested in joining us at a Black History Month event, please email Nathan Woods
