Learn about the history of Black education in Alexandria, from 1793 to today, in the three-part series Black Education in Alexandria: A Legacy of Triumph and Struggle.

Peaceful vigils, protests and other events took place in Alexandria during the first week in June, following the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Historic Alexandria launched a collecting initiative and used the collection to create an online exhibit, "Preserving Their Names."

The events of 1969 and 1970 were part of a long, complicated process in which Alexandria residents grappled with racial inequalities. Learn more by reading Alexandria in 1969: Police Violence, Race Relations, and a Call for Reform.

In 2022, ACRP, community members, and students made a pilgrimage to the Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum. Type Pilgrimage in the Search Box to read transcriptions of their interviews

Reading lists for teens and adults, and readings related to teaching children about race, racism, slavery, and racial terror lynching.

As our nation and city come to terms with their legacies of racial injustice, take the 30-Day Challenge to learn, listen, explore, and act to make positive change. Learn about our city’s important African American history to build your base of knowledge.