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SUMMARY:This Is What Democracy Looks Like Storytelling Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us at DC Public Library (Martin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Library – 901 G Street NW) for our signature Civic Learning Week event\, “This is What Democracy Looks Like\,” a live storytelling show presented by Story District that will feature five true stories about democracy in action. \nEach story will delve into real-life situations and events that highlight the principles of democracy\, its challenges\, and the diverse ways people engage with it. The stories cover various topics such as grassroots movements\, citizen activism\, electoral processes\, community organizing\, and the power of collective action. This show aims to inspire and educate viewers about the different facets of democracy and the impact individuals can have on shaping their societies. \nHear stories about a woman who was a foot soldier in the Civil Rights Movement\, a woman who witnessed her father vote for the first time in Washington\, D.C.\, after Home Rule\, a woman who ran for office\, and more! DC Public Library’s Civic Engagement Coordinator\, Diana Veiga\, will host the show. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. \nAbout Story District \nWith a 25-year legacy of cultivating talent and building community through the art of storytelling\, Story District teaches and showcases the art of true\, first-person storytelling to inspire\, connect\, and build a community of diverse voices within the Washington\, D.C. region and beyond. \nJoin us for what promises to be an evening of engaging and inspiring stories from everyday people committed to preserving democracy.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/this-is-what-democracy-looks-like-storytelling-show/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week DC Government Agency Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us at DC Public Library (Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Memorial Library – 901 G Street NW) for a DC Government Agency Resource Fair where staff from various agencies will be on-site to provide residents with information about their agency. \nCelebrate Civic Learning Week by learning about DC Government agencies! \nJoin us in the Great Hall for a DC Government Agency Resource Fair. Staff from various DC Government agencies will be on-site to provide residents with information about their agency\, their services & programs\, and answer any questions you may have. \nConfirmed DC Government Agencies: \nAdvisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC)\nDC Board of Elections (DCBOE)\nDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)\nDC Office of Campaign Finance (OCF)\nDC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)\nDC Office of Human Rights (OHR)\nDC Department of Public Works (DPW)\nDC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU)\nDepartment of Insurance\, Securities and Banking (DISB)\nMayor’s Office on African Affairs\nMayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs\nOffice of Consumer Services\, Public Services Commission\nOffice of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) \nThis event is open to all. Get all the information you need from several DC Government agencies all in one place!
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/civic-learning-week-dc-government-agency-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civic Learning Week Lecture with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
DESCRIPTION:Join us at DC Public Library (Martin Luther King Jr.\, Memorial Library – 901 G Street NW) for our kick-off event for Civic Learning Week with a lecture by Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nImagine navigating the anger\, hatred and violence in today’s turbulent political and social landscape with a profound sense of hope\, resilience and spiritual resistance. Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III\, renowned civil rights leader and author of Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times\, will share insights from his journey and the teachings from his book. \nMoss\, a mentor to former President Obama\, has actively fostered societal change and pushed against the status quo. Now\, he’s sharing these insights. Inspired by his father\, pastor Otis Moss Jr.\, as well as Martin Luther King Jr.\, Moss’s words have the power to bridge personal experiences with the broader social justice landscape\, providing a renewed perspective on navigating life’s challenges. Hear from someone who has experienced these challenges firsthand and managed to find strength in unexpected places. \nUsing his book\, Dr. Moss will discuss the significant events and experiences from Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood and youth that shaped his perspectives and propelled Dr. King to become a civil rights leader and social justice advocate. \nDr. Moss will be joined in conversation by Rev. Thomas Bowen\, the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Religious Affairs and the Director of the Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs. \nThe event will occur in New Books located on the 1st Floor. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. \nAbout the Book \nDancing in the Darkness is a life-affirming guide to the practical\, political\, and spiritual challenges of our day. Drawing on the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Howard Thurman\, sacred scripture\, southern wisdom\, global spiritual traditions\, Black culture\, and his own personal experiences\, Dr. Moss instructs us on how to practice spiritual resistance by combining justice and love. \nAbout the Author \nWith civil rights advocacy in his DNA\, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III serves as the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago\, Illinois\, and has built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. A native of Cleveland\, Ohio\, Dr. Moss is an honors graduate of Morehouse College. He earned a Master of Divinity form Yale Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. His earlier publications include: Redemption in a Red Light District\, and The Gospel According to the Wiz: And Other Sermons from Cinema. He co-authored The Gospel Re-Mix; How to Reach the Hip-Hop Generation. \nThis event is free and open to all. Join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking and dynamic lecture on the life and legacy of Dr. King.
URL:https://civiclearningweek.org/event/civic-learning-week-lecture-with-rev-dr-otis-moss-iii/
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