Looking for exciting Black History Month events in the Capitol View and Marshall Heights communities? We have arranged a variety of programs with you in mind.
For children and youth, the excitement begins on Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. with a visit from the Colgate Dental Health Van. While waiting for free dental checkups and referrals (ages 3 – 12 years), children and youth will engage in arts and crafts activities about famous African Americans.
On Feb. 12 at 3:30 pm, the Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater on Tour will present a special performance of “How Old is a Hero.”
Visit Capitol View Library and learn how to crochet a granny square blanket and more. The meet-and-greet session is designed for ages 7 and older. Be sure to stop by the circulation desk to sign up for the class.
Liberated Muse Arts, in association with Soul Pixie Productions and the DC Public Library, presents "In Her Words," a performance celebrating the lives of African-American women. Join us for a theatrical musical presentation, "An Artist Speaks," examining the lives of artists Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Zora Neale Hurston and Lucille Clifton--creative women who used their artistic prowess to ignite and support social and political movements. Enjoy music and spoken monologue from the legendary women, culled from transcripts of speeches, autobiographical excerpts and interviews.
Thank you for joining us at Capitol View to hear DC Police Chief, Cathy L. Lanier, speak on current crime trends and ways citizens can assist law enforcement. I am sure that you would agree that the information provided on Wednesday, November 9, was very informative to the community. 
In recent years, the overall trends in violent crime rates (homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery) have fallen in the District of Columbia. What factors have accounted for the steady decline in these and other offenses? 