Black Mothers March 2026
An opportunity for people fighting against the Family Policing System across the country to come together.
12 events found.
Events
Where are All the Jobs? Unemployment and Labor Exploitation Facing Black Women in DC (ASPE)
Learning lessons from Black women in the Black Panther Party, local struggles in DC, and international liberation movements for alternatives As unemployment, unaffordability, and displacement continue to deepen across Washington, DC, Black women remain among the most exploited and economically marginalized sectors of the working class. These conditions are not accidental but rooted in a […]
Malcolm X Day Returns to DC
PACA is proud to announce the return of Malcolm A Day in Anacostia Park, celebrating the life of Malcolm X and his ideology of Black, working class unity with performances, speakers, food, and informative activities.
People’s Pan-African Wellness Front – Health Services for the People by the People
This is more than a health program—it’s a step toward Black self-determination. We welcome healthcare workers, students, community members, and all who are ready to organize, learn, and build power.
ASPE: From DC to the Diaspora: African Liberation Day and the Struggle for Power
This Assata Shakur Popular Education session, in conjunction with the Black Alliance for Peace-DC, will explore the history and political significance of African Liberation Day as a global expression of Pan-African unity, anti-colonial struggle, and Black self-determination. Together we will examine how liberation movements across Africa and the African Diaspora challenged colonialism, imperialism, and political […]
ASPE: The Election of Barack Obama: Black Misleadership & DC’S Political Future
Barack Obama's election was celebrated as a historic milestone for Black political representation, but it also helped create the illusion that symbolic inclusion within existing institutions would lead to meaningful change and even liberation for Black communities. The elevation of Black political leaders often obscures the continued realities of economic inequality, displacement, state violence, and […]
DC’s Summer Surge: Policing, Repression, & Building Community Resistance – ASPE
An examination of the political context and implications of the surge vs. genuine public safety through self-determination.
People’s Pan-African Wellness Front – Health Services for the People by the People
This is more than a health program—it’s a step toward Black self-determination. We welcome healthcare workers, students, community members, and all who are ready to organize, learn, and build power.
Alternative 4th of July (in collaboration with Palestine House of Freedom)
Joining us as our special guest speaker, all the way from Palestine, is Iyad Burnat! Let us celebrate Unity in the face of Imperialism! This July 4th, come to our event to enjoy some food, live music, and shop local vendors!
The Politics of Heatwaves & the Impacts of Climate Change on Black Communities (ASPE)
Extreme heat is not just a natural disaster—it is the result of political and economic decisions that leave working-class Black communities with fewer resources, less protection, and greater exposure to climate change. Join PACA for an interactive political education session -- Assata Shakur Popular Education (ASPE) -- examining how environmental racism, capitalist development, and unequal […]
PACA Open House and Outreach Training
Join PACA on July 12th from 11:00-1:30 pm for an open house and outreach training at the Black Workers and Wellness Center (2500 MLK Ave SE). During the training, we will discuss PACA's vision, political ideas, and theory of change, and how it connects to our ongoing community organizing in Southeast DC. It will also […]
Toxic Water, Neglected Communities, & the Need for Community Control in Southeast DC (ASPE)
Access to clean, safe water is shaped by political power—not chance—and decades of neglect have left many Black communities in Southeast DC to bear the costs of aging infrastructure and environmental injustice while DC Water remains largely insulated from community control. Join PACA for an interactive political education session -- Assata Shakur Popular Education (ASPE) -- exploring […]