Saturday, February 28, 2026,  12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

A Century of Black History Celebrations

Featuring Karsonya Wise Whitehead speaking on “You Can’t Stop Black History”

Featuring

Karsonya Wise Whitehead, ASALH National President

LaMarr Darnell Shields, Emcee

Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman, Nineteenth Street Baptist Church

Valet parking prices for the Marriot are below:

1-3 Hours — $44

Over 3 Hour — $72

Overnight — $72

Oversized — $82

Please note that rates are NOT inlcusive of 18% tax.

SpotHero Parking App:

The SpotHero parking app offers parking 5 minutes away from the hotel for $14 (Sat, 7:30am – 4pm) at 560 11th St. NW (555 12th St. NW) — Garage. Other nearby parking facilities are available in the app at slightly higher rates. Please note: parking locations and prices may change or vary.

Choose – (-2 Meeting Room) for Meeting Rooms

Choose – (-3 Ballroom) for Ballrooms

Please watch for the designated elevator as they all do not go to these floors. Thank you!

FREE and open to the public! Featured before the luncheon will be the 2026 Book Signing Event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors and have their book signed at this exclusive event!

Due to overwhelming support, tickets have sold out.

If you are attending, please fill out the food allergy and meal selection form below before February 13, 2026. Thank you!

Seating assignments, dietary needs, and other luncheon-related information will be communicated in February 2026.

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