Thurgood Marshall Center Trust Inc.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

For National Literacy Month, explore our insider guide to the safe spaces supporting Black authors and authentic Black storytelling across the country.

10/12/2026

Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America's oldest Black churches

Hundreds of residents gathered for a community-wide re-dedication of the original First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, which was established in 1776.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

10/03/2026

On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history when he was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the first Black American to serve on the nation’s highest court.

10/03/2026

Marshall’s Legacy, Jackson’s Hope

Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black Supreme Court justice 59 years ago. Explore his legacy and the path to equality.

10/02/2026

For over 250 years, African Americans have pushed boundaries, shaped culture, and redefined history. This fall, we’re bringing those extraordinary journeys to the big screen!

Join us this Saturday at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for The Lines We Cross Fall Film Showcase; a full day of compelling documentary screenings and exclusive live Q&As with the filmmakers.

📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎟️ Museum Admission

THE PROGRAM LINEUP:

11:00 AM – Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom (Celebrating 170 years of the Tilly Escape!)
12:15 PM – In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters + Q&A with Leslie Askews
1:35 PM – Kindred Spirits + Q&A with Cintia Cabib
2:45 PM – A Life in Art: Through the Eye of Dr. Leslie King Hammond + Live Panel

🎟️ Plan your visit: Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot today!

Associated with “The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America.”