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When Anna Julia Cooper was principal of M Street High School in DC in 1892, her students outperformed even the White schools. So the White Board of Education fired her.
TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS, Arena Stage's latest Power Play premiere, champions the under-appreciated, local historical figure Anna J. Cooper: mother of Black feminism, brilliant educator, and embattled teacher/principal at DC's M Street High School.
Kia Corthron’s play offers a piece of Black feminist history on groundbreaking educator, scholar, and intersectionalist Anna Julia Cooper.
Things to do in DC, Maryland, and Virginia Presidents' Day Weekend. Laugh at Hasan Minhaj’s show, attend a Go-Go celebration, and more.
There are several ways you can commemorate Black History Month. Check out these book talks, live music, comedy, plays and more happening all through February.