Slavery has influenced life in the United States in countless ways that are often left out of our national narrative.

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, we'll explore how Black music became the sound of America - often at the expense of the artists and communities that birthed it.

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This event is the third in a series of monthly discussions exploring the aftermath of the year 1619, when 20-30 enslaved Africans arrived in what is now the state of Virginia. We will continue to learn about and discuss the cultural norms, business practices, and laws that allowed slavery to flourish and still affect life in the U.S. today. We will also begin exploring ways we can support racial justice efforts here in Washington, D.C.

The 1619 Project Study Group is a creation of the Racial Justice and Healing Collective, which meets weekly to discuss our life experiences as they pertain to race and faith, as well as how we can be change agents for justice in our communities.  We welcome all ethnicities, religions, genders and sexual orientations to join us.