Join Black Educational Workshops in Washington, DC providing educational opportunities for your community. These events offer learning experiences that honor cultural heritage while helping members of the Black community develop new skills and knowledge.
This in-person workshop explores how creative arts can help clients understand and process intergenerational trauma.
Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Community and the Use of Art
Thursday, September 17 | 3pm- 5pm (EST)
Howard University School of Social Work, Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall
In-Person Training
Facilitator:
Sharieka Mason, LSW, MSW, Cert. AEAC
Life Coaching with Sharieka, LLC
Program Overview:
This in-person, interactive workshop explores the role of art as a creative and supportive tool for understanding and addressing intergenerational trauma. Participants will examine the meaning and impact of intergenerational trauma, with particular attention to its historical roots and ongoing effects within Black and other BIPOC communities.
Through discussion, examples of artists who have used creative expression to process trauma, and a hands-on art/collage activity, participants will explore how trauma can influence emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and engagement within communities. The workshop will also consider how unresolved trauma may affect the mind, body, and overall well-being across generations.
Participants will gain practical strategies for incorporating creative approaches into trauma-informed practice and learn ways to facilitate deeper conversations with clients about intergenerational trauma and its impact on daily life and interpersonal relationships. The workshop is designed to strengthen professionals’ ability to support clients in the early stages of healing while creating safe and meaningful opportunities for reflection and expression.
*This training satisfies continuing education requirements in LTBTQIA+ and BIPOC Community Care
Learning Objectives
Participants will identify what intergenerational trauma is and how it affects the client and their community.
Participants will discover the history of intergenerational trauma in the BIPOC community.
Participants will discover how to incorporate art as a therapeutic tool during the healing process.
Participants will be able to identify the importance of art when dealing or coping with trauma.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is appropriate for social workers, counselors, therapists, behavioral and mental health professionals, educators, case managers, community-based practitioners, and other helping professionals interested in trauma-informed and creative approaches to healing.
Thursday, 17, 15.00 -
Thursday, 17, 17.00
Washington,
DC
_$25
Why You’ll Love This Tour
You’ll experience Black history in motion, connecting neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories across the city
You’ll hear context-rich storytelling from a licensed local guide and author deeply rooted in DC history
You’ll explore both iconic sites and lesser-known places often missed on traditional tours
You’ll enjoy a comfortable, well-paced experience with time to step off the bus, reflect, and take photos
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Black history shaped Washington, DC—and how those stories continue to resonate today
What to Expect
This fun and educational 3–3.5 hour guided bus tour with short walking stops explores Washington, DC through Black history, neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories hidden in plain sight. Designed for both locals and visitors, the tour blends movement, storytelling, and place-based history to show how culture, leadership, and legacy are woven into the city.
Featured Stories & Sites (subject to change):
Lincoln Park, where Frederick Douglass spoke before an estimated 25,000 people
African American Civil War Memorial, honoring the United States Colored Troops
Historic churches founded by formerly enslaved people, including sites connected to organizing for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Locations where newly freed African Americans forged new lives following the Civil War
A drive-by exploration of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a museum more than 100 years in the making
A narrated ride along historic U Street / Black Broadway, highlighting music, activism, and cultural influence
Lincoln Memorial, examining emancipation and its role in Black freedom movements
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, reflecting on activism, leadership, and lasting legacy
Drive by Howard University, one of the nation’s most significant historically Black colleges and universities
Additional neighborhoods, murals, and landmarks shared along the route as time allows
Tour Highlights:
Comfortable, temperature-controlled transportation with guided narration throughout
Opportunities to get off the bus for photos, commentary, and closer exploration
A balanced mix of riding and light to moderate walking
Engaging storytelling that connects iconic sites with lesser-known histories
Saturday, 21, 09.30 -
Saturday, 21, 13.00
Washington,
DC
_$25
A powerful three-day experience uplifting Black women who have been impacted by layoffs, furloughs, or major life transitions. Workshops, speakers and coaches will offer skills and insights that will offer actionable guidance to support transitions. This hybrid summit will occur February 27 (virtually) and February 28 - March 1 at Howard University. The event is co-hosted by the Howard University Center for Women, Gender, and Global Leadership.
Saturday, 28, 08.00 -
Saturday, 28, 16.30
Washington,
DC
_$25
The Black CoopNomics Academy is a 12-week intensive cooperative training program designed to empower Black entrepreneurs, organizers, and community leaders with the knowledge, skills, and resources to build and sustain successful cooperative enterprises. Rooted in the principles of cooperative economics, the Academy is dedicated to fostering Black-owned and Black-led cooperatives that drive economic self-sufficiency, wealth-building, and community resilience.
Wednesday, 07, 18.00 -
Wednesday, 07, 20.00
Washington,
DC
_$25
This in-person workshop explores how creative arts can help clients understand and process intergenerational trauma.
Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Community and the Use of Art
Thursday, September 17 | 3pm- 5pm (EST)
Howard University School of Social Work, Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall
In-Person Training
Facilitator:
Sharieka Mason, LSW, MSW, Cert. AEAC
Life Coaching with Sharieka, LLC
Program Overview:
This in-person, interactive workshop explores the role of art as a creative and supportive tool for understanding and addressing intergenerational trauma. Participants will examine the meaning and impact of intergenerational trauma, with particular attention to its historical roots and ongoing effects within Black and other BIPOC communities.
Through discussion, examples of artists who have used creative expression to process trauma, and a hands-on art/collage activity, participants will explore how trauma can influence emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and engagement within communities. The workshop will also consider how unresolved trauma may affect the mind, body, and overall well-being across generations.
Participants will gain practical strategies for incorporating creative approaches into trauma-informed practice and learn ways to facilitate deeper conversations with clients about intergenerational trauma and its impact on daily life and interpersonal relationships. The workshop is designed to strengthen professionals’ ability to support clients in the early stages of healing while creating safe and meaningful opportunities for reflection and expression.
*This training satisfies continuing education requirements in LTBTQIA+ and BIPOC Community Care
Learning Objectives
Participants will identify what intergenerational trauma is and how it affects the client and their community.
Participants will discover the history of intergenerational trauma in the BIPOC community.
Participants will discover how to incorporate art as a therapeutic tool during the healing process.
Participants will be able to identify the importance of art when dealing or coping with trauma.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is appropriate for social workers, counselors, therapists, behavioral and mental health professionals, educators, case managers, community-based practitioners, and other helping professionals interested in trauma-informed and creative approaches to healing.
Wednesday, 07, 18.00 - Wednesday, 07, 20.00
Washington, DC
45.00
Why You’ll Love This Tour
You’ll experience Black history in motion, connecting neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories across the city
You’ll hear context-rich storytelling from a licensed local guide and author deeply rooted in DC history
You’ll explore both iconic sites and lesser-known places often missed on traditional tours
You’ll enjoy a comfortable, well-paced experience with time to step off the bus, reflect, and take photos
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Black history shaped Washington, DC—and how those stories continue to resonate today
What to Expect
This fun and educational 3–3.5 hour guided bus tour with short walking stops explores Washington, DC through Black history, neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories hidden in plain sight. Designed for both locals and visitors, the tour blends movement, storytelling, and place-based history to show how culture, leadership, and legacy are woven into the city.
Featured Stories & Sites (subject to change):
Lincoln Park, where Frederick Douglass spoke before an estimated 25,000 people
African American Civil War Memorial, honoring the United States Colored Troops
Historic churches founded by formerly enslaved people, including sites connected to organizing for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Locations where newly freed African Americans forged new lives following the Civil War
A drive-by exploration of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a museum more than 100 years in the making
A narrated ride along historic U Street / Black Broadway, highlighting music, activism, and cultural influence
Lincoln Memorial, examining emancipation and its role in Black freedom movements
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, reflecting on activism, leadership, and lasting legacy
Drive by Howard University, one of the nation’s most significant historically Black colleges and universities
Additional neighborhoods, murals, and landmarks shared along the route as time allows
Tour Highlights:
Comfortable, temperature-controlled transportation with guided narration throughout
Opportunities to get off the bus for photos, commentary, and closer exploration
A balanced mix of riding and light to moderate walking
Engaging storytelling that connects iconic sites with lesser-known histories
Wednesday, 07, 18.00 - Wednesday, 07, 20.00
Washington, DC
86.79
A powerful three-day experience uplifting Black women who have been impacted by layoffs, furloughs, or major life transitions. Workshops, speakers and coaches will offer skills and insights that will offer actionable guidance to support transitions. This hybrid summit will occur February 27 (virtually) and February 28 - March 1 at Howard University. The event is co-hosted by the Howard University Center for Women, Gender, and Global Leadership.
Wednesday, 07, 18.00 - Wednesday, 07, 20.00
Washington, DC
47.19