12:30 p.m. Michelle “LOVE the Poet” Nelson performs spoken-word poetry at Montgomery College’s Black Box Theatre (7600 Takoma Ave, Takoma Park). This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m. The Maryland Humanities Council presents “Music of the Movement”, a discussion of music’s impact on the US civil-rights movement, plus a performance by the Bowie State University gospel choir. This free event takes place at Montgomery College’s performing arts center (7995 Georgia Ave). Click here to request a ticket.