#Literacy allies: Washington Literacy Center has a new sponsorship opportunity for an upcoming event June 25th. Support will go towards their literacy programming for adults who read below a 5th grade level.

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Stop by Politics and Prose Conn. Ave. at 7pm tonight to listen in on an engaging conversation with Elwin Cotman and Reggie Bailey. Elwin will discuss his latest collection of stories in “Weird Black Girls: Stories”. Should be a challenging, inciteful, and entertaining evening.

Don't forget! Today, Taj McCoy (she/her) will discuss her sensational new book — “The Good Ones Are Taken” at Politics and Prose Union Market location at 7pm. Should be a lively discussion!

Please join us for our 2nd Annual “Links 2 Literacy” Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 10am at the Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, VA. We’re raising funds for WLC adult literacy and workforce development programs.
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Our Author Series partnership with Politics and Prose continues:
May 7: Taj McCoy (she/her) - “The Good Ones Are Taken” at Union Market. 7pm.
May 9: Elwin Cotman - “Weird Black Girls: Stories”. Conn Ave. 7pm.
May 16: Sahaj Kaur Kohli - “But What Will People Say?'. Union Market. 7pm.

'This #AccesstoJustice Initiative funding is critical to the Pro Bono Center's ability to meet the legal needs of the most vulnerable black and brown District residents living on low incomes who have been historically left out.” D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Executive Director Kelli Neptune.

WLC connects DC residents with resources and support so they can align career goals, aspirations, and employment. Our case managers shared info about our programs at OSSE “Adult College and Credentials” Fair on Saturday, April 13, at Martin Luther King Memorial Library DC Public Library.

Our latest graduating class: It’s about Learning Skills for Life that lead to careers and employment. Our Professional Bartending class studied, shook, and stirred their way to becoming employed mixologists. #adulteducation #adultliteracy #workforcetraining

Join us next Thursday, April 25th, at Politics and Prose Union Market location. Excited to hear Dr. Ryan E. Emanuel Dr. Ryan Emanuel discuss his new book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice - with Ashley Minner Jones. The discussion starts at 7pm.

It's #WomenHistoryMonth !
Denise Rolark Barnes Denise Rolark Barnes is the publisher and second-generation owner of Washington Informer succeeding her father, the late Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, who founded the newspaper in 1964.

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Madalene Mielke is a nationally recognized civil rights leader and a member of USA Today’s Inaugural Leaders of Change. She is President & CEO APAICS and Founder and Principal of Arum Group, LLC.
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March is National Reading Month and WLC remains committed to supporting adult literacy in the DC Metro area. We help adults acquire the basic reading skills they need to help them become productive workers, family members, and citizens.

What are you reading this month?

It's #WomenHistoryMonth ! This month and throughout the year, we celebrate the stories of women, both past and present, who have helped shape our world. Join us as we honor their legacies.

Join us this Saturday, March 16th, at Politics and Prose Union Market location. Gemini Wahhaj will discuss her new book, Children of this Madness - with Javed Jahangir and Sonal Kohli. We will begin at 3pm.

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It's #WomenHistoryMonth ! This month and throughout the year, we celebrate the stories of women, both past and present, who have helped shape our world. Join us as we honor their legacies. #WomensHerstoryMonth

Learn more about WLC. Great feature on our President and CEO Jimmie Williams!
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It's #WomenHistoryMonth ! This month and throughout the year, we celebrate the stories of women, both past and present, who have helped shape our world. Join us as we honor their legacies. #WomensHerstoryMonth

Join us tomorrow, March 2nd, at Politics and Prose Union Market store. Shardé M. Davis, Ph.D. will discuss Being Black In The Ivory: Truth-Telling About Racism in Higher Education - with Marnel Niles Goins. We will begin at 5pm.

Every day, not just the days in February, should be an opportunity to learn and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. We have selected just a few of the many Heroes and Sheroes celebrated for their bravery, accomplishments, and contributions. How many can you name?