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From capturing the heart of historically Black institutions to discussions surrounding spiritual healing and health equity, this weekend encompasses the breadth of community that thrives in the DMV – plus some opportunities to laugh.

Explore a handful of the many events, and don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar to keep your outlook vibrant and social life lit.

“At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs”

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Free (passes can be reserved)

National Museum of African American History and Culture at Concourse Level (C), Bank of America Special Exhibitions Gallery, 1400 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20560

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has launched a powerful new exhibition celebrating the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

“At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” spotlights groundbreaking collections from five HBCU museums and archives – Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University (FAMU), Jackson State University, Texas Southern University and Tuskegee University.

Bringing lesser-known stories to the National Mall in Northwest, D.C., this traveling exhibit blends artistry, ingenuity and resistance across more than 100 objects from the collections of the five universities, including artifacts, artwork, historical documents and multimedia.