🌟June 15 | FAMILY 365: A Genealogy Block Party for Black + Brown Communities [SP]
Saturday, June 15
1pm – 5pm
Episcopal Church of the Atonement
(5073 East Capitol St SE) and 52nd St SE
Free and Open to All!
Ties of the Black and Brown communities in DC go deep! Chuck Brown is the father of go-go, but did you know about the music’s Latin influence? We’re excited to announce a first-ever event in a celebration of similar and shared heritage, history, and identity. Plus—discover how to unlock the secrets of your own ancestry with renowned genealogists Dr. Shelley Murphy, Dr. Ellen Fernandez-Sacco, Mr. Melvin Collier, and more. Ms. Kenyatta Berry, former co-host of the “Genealogy Roadshow” will also be here! Verbal Gymnastics is bringing Playback Theatre (where storytelling and art meet community) to the party, so get ready for some amazing and interactive improv! We’ll also have the DC Office of the Medical Examiner onsite to highlight Black and Brown missing persons cases. Learn how genealogy is used to solve crime! So come on out—there’s something for everyone!
Highlights Include:
Live Music: Body of Evidence (go-go), Lilo Gonzalez y Los de la Mount Pleasant, and More!
DJ Buddah!
Free Food!
Cultural Performances!
Game Truck!
Giveaways!
Parking:
Street parking and parking lot at Guiding Light Baptist Church (1 51st St SE)
About Us:
Organized by the Majani Project, a Black youth-focused genealogy nonprofit located in Ward 7, this event aims to introduce youth and adults to genealogy to honor the ancestors, unravel family history mysteries, and connect with your roots.
Vendor tables are available!
For more information, email: info@majani.org