On February 11, U.S. Marshals responded to a 911 call for service in Ward 7. When they arrived, they shot Julian Bailey 10 times, killing him. We have no video footage because U.S. Marshalls are not required by law to release it.
All DC community members are invited to gather in grief and remembrance for Julian. Funeral arrangements will take place this Friday, March 6, beginning at 10 AM at Temple of Praise Church (700 Southern Ave. SE). Donate to support Julian's family.

Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC.

Campaign Orientation is the place to learn about the attacks DC is facing right now, our strategy to defeat them, and our organizing structures that will make it possible.

A special screening of the Africa Academy Award-winning film NAWI: Dear Future Me, based on true events written by Kenyan teen counsellor Milcah Cherotich.

Milcah Cherotich was working as a teen counselor in Kenya when she entered a nationwide writing competition. She wrote about child marriage because she watched it destroy people she loved. Her sister was forced to marry at 13. A childhood friend was dragged away from a market by men with sticks.

She won that competition. 

Her story became NAWI: Dear Future Me. The film, which has won 25 International Festivals, is coming to North America this March.  

In NAWI, a 13-year-old finds out her father is selling her to a much older man for a herd of goats. On her wedding night, she escapes and walks to Nairobi to pursue her education. When she learns her infant sister is being forced to take her place, she returns. Her defiance sets off a chain of events that challenges tradition and demands change.

In 2025, the film became Kenya's official submission "Best International Feature Film" category of the 97th Academy Awards. It was directed by Kevin Schmutzler, a filmmaker known for producing documentaries that fund schools and shelters across Africa and South America (Biking Borders, Robin: Watch for Wishes). 

This is the bi-weekly meeting of Metro DC DSA's Trans and Queer Liberation Campaign. RSVP to receive the Zoom link and join us to discuss ongoing efforts such as Project Sanctuary, our Gender & Name Change Clinics, and more!

NEW TO OUR WORKING GROUP? We onboard new members every meeting at 6:30pm - use the same zoom link you get when you RSVP! Please fill out our interest form in advance.

Reach out to bawg@mdcdsa.org with any questions.

Tenant Arrested for Organizing — Emergency Rally at Channel Square March 4th at 6 pm

A tenant at Channel Square Apartments (325 P Street SW) was arrested for attending a tenant union meeting in her own building. As residents gathered to discuss unsafe conditions — including rodents, mold, plumbing issues, and lack of heat — property management called the police. They used a previously issued “barring notice” to justify arresting a tenant leader for entering the building’s common space to meet with her neighbors. You can watch the video of her arrest on Instagram or Twitter. This barring notice was not issued by a judge, meaning the landlord got to play judge, jury, and executioner with a tenant that has been vocal about building condition issues.

This is not the first time. A tenant leader at Marbury Plaza received the same barring notice, which prevented the tenant union from meeting on property for months.

This is retaliation. This is union-busting. It's a direct attack on the District's Right to Organize law.

And if they can do it to one tenant, they will try to do it to all of us.

Channel Square tenants are asking you to SHOW UP. Invite your neighbors. Be loud. Pack the lawn.

📍 Channel Square Apartments (325 P St SW)

🗓 Wednesday March 4th

⏰ 6 pm

You are invited to a virtual information webinar about Mother Up Guaranteed Income Research Pilot Phase 3. Mother’s Outreach Network operates Mother Up. Independent researchers at the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School are evaluating the pilot.  
 
This session is intended for prospective partners and referral sources, including legal services providers, court officials, and court connected teams. It is also suitable for families and trusted support systems who want to understand the process directly. We designed it with program referrals in mind, so providers can share accurate information with confidence while families hear the details in plain language.
 
Event details

• Mother Up Phase 3 Virtual Information Webinar

• Wednesday, March 4, 2026

• 2:00 PM Eastern on Zoom

• Register: bit.ly/PilotInfoSession

 Featured presenters from the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School

• Jim Greiner, formally D. James Greiner, the Honorable S. William Green Professor of Public Law at Harvard Law School and Faculty Director of the Access to Justice Lab  

• Renee L. Danser, Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at the Access to Justice Lab  

On March 3, DC Council will vote on the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting (FAAR) Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, an emergency bill that would require MPD to document the federal law enforcement officers present at the scene of an MPD arrest; document federal law enforcement officers’ use of force; and publish MPD body-worn camera footage of any federal use of force, in accordance with consent requirements for victims. 

This type of accountability and transparency is urgently needed and we want DC Council to VOTE YES on this bill. Join Free DC on March 3 starting at 12 PM to pack the meeting room as DC Council votes on this measure.

The Public Lands Working Group is focused on creating Social Housing at 1617 U Street NW. Plans are now underway for the district to redevelop this land. We are organizing to prevent a public land give-away by winning commitments to create Social Housing at this location.

Feed the People is a weekly, community-led food sharing effort rooted in mutual aid and collective care. Each Sunday, community members are invited to take home fresh produce, artisanal bread, and nourishing meals, and there is no intake process or screening required to participate.

The Feed the People effort is organized by the Dandelion Collective DC.

Feed the People takes place every Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM at Dandelion Collective DC, located at 3417 14th St NW.

Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn session on February 27 at 12 pm to discuss Congressional efforts to impose new, longer mandatory minimum sentences on DC. These are extreme sentences that DC residents and victim advocacy groups want repealed, but Congress seeks to impose some of the most egregious ones in the country on us. Join us to learn more about mandatory minimums, the harms they cause, and the proposals in Congress to force these dangerous policies on DC. 

Testify at the PSC Performance Oversight Hearing!

Are your utility bills higher than ever? Tired of smelling gas on the street? Wondering why your street is getting torn up yet again by Washington Gas? The DC Council needs to hear from YOU!

Every year, every DC government agency has a “performance oversight hearing” which you can think of as the agency’s annual performance evaluation with their boss. In other words, these public hearings are our chance to tell our Councilmembers about what we think of our government! And on Friday, February 27th, it’s time for us to deliver our failing grade to DC’s utility regulator – the Public Service Commission – for skyrocketing bills.  

And this year is more important than ever! Over the last four years Chairman Thompson and Commissioner Trabue have approved nearly $400 million in increased utility bills. And now they are both up for reappointment this year. We think enough is enough, and it’s time for new leaders and lower bills. Learn more about our campaign here.

Ready to demand new leaders at the PSC? Join usFriday, February 27th between 9:30 - 5pm by RSVPing on this page and receive our testimony guide and information for times you can drop in for help with your testimony. Plus we’ll make sure you’re signed up directly with DC Council and add you to our day-of coordination chat so you’re notified when you’re up in the agenda.

Join us to demand lower bills and new leaders at the Public Service Commission!

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents a film screening and discussion together with Allen Chapel AME, WETA and The ACC.

Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of. The film will be followed by a discussion with the audience and light refreshments.

This Indie Lens Pop-up event is presented in partnership with WETA, Allen Chapel AME Church, and the Anacostia Coordinating Council.

Join us for a Know Your Rights presentation conducted by Amica Center and Free DC!

Learn about your rights and how to protect yourself, your family, and your community as the Trump regime increases federal enforcement.

When: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 6-7:30 ET
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Auditorium 
901 G St NW Washington, DC 20001

Presentation will be offered in English and Spanish.

Questions? Please contact events@amicacenter.org or (202) 899-3987.  

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¡Únase a una presentación Conozca Sus Derechos presentado por Amica Center y Free DC! 

Conozca sobre sus derechos y cómo proteger a si mismo, a su familia, y a su comunidad mientras el régimen Trump aumenta los cuerpos federales. 

Jueves 26 de febrero
6-7:30 ET
Auditorio de la Biblioteca Martin Luther King Jr. 
901 G St NW Washington, DC 20001

La presentación se ofrece en inglés y español. 

 ¿Preguntas? Por favor, comuníquese con events@amicacenter.org o llame al (202) 899-3987.

As attacks on immigrant communities grow, we all have a role to play in DC—especially those of us who employ or rely on immigrant care workers. Join Hand in Hand for a powerful, action-oriented training designed for domestic employers and allies. Together, we'll learn about immigrant and domestic worker rights, and how we can take meaningful action in defense of immigrant communities—starting in our homes, expanding to our neighborhoods, and building a broader movement of safety, dignity, and care. Whether you hire a nanny, house cleaner, or home care worker, receive care, or stand in solidarity with immigrant communities—this training is for you. Zoom link will be shared by email.

This is the bi-weekly meeting of Metro DC DSA's Repro Justice Campaign. RSVP to receive the Zoom link and join us to discuss ongoing efforts such as mutual aid distribution, reproductive and sexual health care kit packing events, fundraising, and more!

On Wednesday, February 25, educator Brian Jones, in conversation with Dave Zirin, will discuss his latest book Black History Is for Everyone, a look at how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race, nation, and the stories we tell about who we are. This FREE Beyond Heroes & Holidays Series is hosted by Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change.

Black Girl Booked is a vibrant book club dedicated to celebrating the voices, stories, and brilliance of Black women and girls.

📚✨ Black Girl Booked is a vibrant book club dedicated to celebrating the voices, stories, and brilliance of Black women and girls. Each month, we dive into powerful works—fiction and nonfiction—that center Black female experiences, amplify underrepresented narratives, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you're looking to connect, reflect, or simply get lost in a good book, this is your literary home. Join us as we read, uplift, and grow—one page at a time.

Join We Power DC at MLK Memorial Library for our first event of the year, our campaign 101! This is the perfect event for anyone who is interested in learning about our campaign, or just wants to know more about the injustices of Pepco and learn about the public power alternative.

Meet us in conference room 401-G on Tuesday, February 24th at 6pm

Did you know that almost 25% of Pepco customers in DC are in utility debt? Or that Pepco cheated residents out of payments for community solar, and had to pay a settlement of $57 million for polluting the Anacostia River? We’re sick of this profit-driven utility screwing over the people of DC, and that’s why we’re fighting to put control of our energy utility where it belongs: in the hands of the people of DC.

We Power organizers will provide a brief presentation on the why Pepco and the investor-owned utility model are a bad deal for DC, We Power DC’s campaign for municipalization, and how you can help.

Following the presentation, we’ll be hanging out for questions and chats.

Our campaign has a very exciting year ahead: we’ll be bringing the fight for public power to DC's 2026 elections for city council and mayor. There’s never been a better time to get involved!

The MLK Library is excited to host Dr. Michelle Williams to discuss her new book About The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving.

The Fire on the Mountain: The Life of James Baldwin, is a multi-media play event at Lincoln Theatre! Join us for an immersive experience celebrating the life of James Baldwin, followed by a panel discussion. Get ready to dive into his world through various multimedia presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and be inspired! 

Presented by the Multimedia Training Institute, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the Mayor's Office for LGBTQ+ Affairs

Doors: 5:30 p.m.

Event: 6:30 p.m.

Feed the People is a weekly, community-led food sharing effort rooted in mutual aid and collective care. Each Sunday, community members are invited to take home fresh produce, artisanal bread, and nourishing meals, and there is no intake process or screening required to participate.

The Feed the People effort is organized by the Dandelion Collective DC.

Feed the People takes place every Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM at Dandelion Collective DC, located at 3417 14th St NW.

Join the Claudia Jones School for Political Education and partners for our annual Black History Month event.

Join the Claudia Jones School for Political Education alongside Faith Strategies, Fellowship of Reconciliation and Rising Organizers for Our History, Our Humanity: A Black History Month Event featuring a panel and cultural performances.

The discussion theme will center around the fight against racism under Trump 2.0 and the fightback from the community to prevent a Jim Crow 2.0. This will include discussion on the Trump's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, civil rights protections through the dismantling of the federal government, the attacks on Black history in the Smithsonian, and more.

*Childcare and food will be provided for the event. All ages are welcome.

*Donations will be supporting the cultural performers and food for the event.

Join comrades in this anti-eviction canvas! Come out and inform tenants facing eviction of their rights in court, how to get a lawyer, and to see if they're interested in organizing their building. Tenants we speak to are twice as likely to go to court and fight their eviction, so every volunteer can make a big impact.

We’ll meet at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station on the D street exit between 6th and 7th above the escalators (if the weather is bad, we'll be downstairs just before the turnstiles). At 1:30 PM we’ll have a short training to explain why these canvasses are necessary, how to talk to tenants about their upcoming eviction suits, and how to fill in walk-sheets. We’ll then hand out walk-sheets and set you up with a partner — if you’ve never done this before, we’ll try to set you up with a veteran who can show you the ropes!

If you have a car, please drive it down to the meeting spot! Cars are helpful for getting canvassers to metro-inaccessible areas. (Parking near L’Enfant Plaza is a bit tricky, but doable!) If you’re interested in our work but can’t canvass, reach out to tenants@mdcdsa.org to learn about other ways to get involved.Join comrades in this anti-eviction canvas! Come out and inform tenants facing eviction of their rights in court, how to get a lawyer, and to see if they're interested in organizing their building. Tenants we speak to are twice as likely to go to court and fight their eviction, so every volunteer can make a big impact.

We’ll meet at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station on the D street exit between 6th and 7th above the escalators (if the weather is bad, we'll be downstairs just before the turnstiles). At 1:30 PM we’ll have a short training to explain why these canvasses are necessary, how to talk to tenants about their upcoming eviction suits, and how to fill in walk-sheets. We’ll then hand out walk-sheets and set you up with a partner — if you’ve never done this before, we’ll try to set you up with a veteran who can show you the ropes!

If you have a car, please drive it down to the meeting spot! Cars are helpful for getting canvassers to metro-inaccessible areas. (Parking near L’Enfant Plaza is a bit tricky, but doable!) If you’re interested in our work but can’t canvass, reach out to tenants@mdcdsa.org to learn about other ways to get involved.

Join us for the the first in a series of mutual aid events at Baldwin House (2572 Sherman Ave NW) on Saturday, February 21st from 12-2 PM! 

This event will give you the chance to: 

• Connect with neighbors, 

• Explore our neighborhood’s history of mutual aid through a walking tour, 

• Participate in our resource distribution table, 

• Learn how to wheatpaste, and

• Set intentions for our mutual aid hub and community space with some seed planting!

We hope you can join our first Co-op Academy training of the year on Roles and Responsibilities. This training will focus on the what makes a cooperative a unique and powerful form of housing.

During the training, we will discuss the difference between being a cooperative member and a rental tenant. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the rights and responsibilities that come with being a cooperative member.

See below details for both our Northwest and Southeast training locations.

Northwest Training (Option 1):

Date: February 18, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: To be shared at a later date

Southeast Training (Option 2):

Date: February 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: To be shared at a later date



Food, childcare, and interpretation will be provided.

Learn about the hidden history of Black Georgetown from its descendants.

Join us The People's Archive and the Black Georgetown Foundation for a panel discussion featuring Linda Gray, Monica Roache’, Neville Waters III, and Vernon Ricks; all DC Natives who are descendants of Black Georgetown. This panel will be moderated by Lisa M. Fager, Executive Director of the Black Georgetown Foundation. The panel will feature clips from the 2025 WHUT documentary The Hidden Hidden History of Black Georgetown. 

This event is presented as part of the programming accompanying Freedom & Resistance: an exhibition inspired by The 1619 Project.

This event will be ASL interpreted. 

We hope you can join our first Co-op Academy training of the year on Roles and Responsibilities. This training will focus on the what makes a cooperative a unique and powerful form of housing.

During the training, we will discuss the difference between being a cooperative member and a rental tenant. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the rights and responsibilities that come with being a cooperative member.

See below details for both our Northwest and Southeast training locations.

Northwest Training (Option 1):

Date: February 18, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: To be shared at a later date

Southeast Training (Option 2):

Date: February 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: To be shared at a later date



Food, childcare, and interpretation will be provided.