• Black August in DC Event Registration

    Please register for events and gatherings for Black August 2026: Fortifying the Revolutionary Spirit

  • Black August is a month-long commemoration of freedom fighters who have died or been imprisoned for fighting for liberation. Black August is thus also an invitation for us to join the revolutionary cause and commit to the fight for freedom for Black and Afro-Indigenous people. This year, our theme is Fortifying the Revolutionary Spirit. 

    Join us for a month-long lineup of gatherings, political education, self defense and arms training, rituals for revolution teach-in, a pilgrimage to Richmond  and more as we honor our revolutionary ancestors and elders, and answer their call to join the movement for liberation. Click here for event details. We 10/10 recommend attending as many of the gatherings and events as you can. 

    8/5:  7pm. Weekly Political Education with MXGM and PACA, at the Black Workers and Wellness Center.  no cost, dinner included

    8/6:  6pm Herb and Temple x Harriet's Wildest Dreams Political Education "The Chocolate City and the Black Radical Tradition" a virtual political education session, grounding the Black Radical Tradition in local DC Movement History  no cost

    8/8 1pm-5pm BLACK LIVES MATTER DC PRESENTS: BLACK AUGUST LIBERATION DAY with Black Lives Matter DC at Anacostia Park (Field 7) Enjoy free food, a live DJ, a large children's activity center, face painting, free haircuts, a mutual aid station, backpack give-a-way, youth and community organizations, political education circles, raffles, and more as we celebrate Black joy and the Black August principles of Study, Train, Fast, and Fight. no cost

    8/12: 7pm. Weekly Political Education with MXGM and PACA, at the Black Workers and Wellness Center. no cost, dinner included 

    8/15-8/16: Camping for Black Survival! Overnight camp and skillbuilding (foraging, hunting, tent, pitching, fire starting, first aid, go-bags, and more). Food and supplies included, but bring a tent (let us know if you can't). - $35 for Herb and Temple members, $45 for non-members

     8/17: 6:30pm Combat Training for the Revolution (Jiu jitsu) -$15 for Herb and Temple members, $20 for non-members

    8/19: 7pm. Weekly Political Education with MXGM and PACA, at the Black Workers and Wellness Center. no cost, dinner included

    8/22: 7:30am Black August Pilgrimage to Richmond in honor of our revolutionary Ancestors, a full day of history, art, culture, ritual, and storytelling. $45 registration fee for adults, $40 for members, $15 registration fee for children, 

    8/23: 10am The People's Practice: Arms Training and Gun Licensing a partially-sponsored group trip to the gun range to learn self-defense methods, including arms training. Participants can opt in to taking a condensed class for MD or DC gun licenses and permits. Children are welcomed to attend. $65 training and licensing fee for non-members, $50 for members registration fee for adults, free for children.

    8/28: 2-7 pm Black August Fish Fry, with Dreaming Out Loud. no cost for registration

    8/29 and 8/30: Rituals for Revolution: Two-Part Teach in and Ceremony a workshop/teach in about the role of ritual in Black resistance and revolutions, followed by a closed-ceremony were we will activate ritual on behalf of our current revolution for Black liberation donation suggested for materials but not required. $15 for the workshop and lunch, no cost for the ceremony. 

  • Note: please register each attendee separately, including children. 

    Note: The Annual Pilgrimage is an all day event, from DC to Richmond, where we learn history of Black revolutionary movement , walk the trails our enslaved ancestors walked on, take in the arts, visit the sites of the first Black liberation rebellions in the US. This is a full day trip.

    Participants can either drive their own vehicles down caravan style, or register to travel with the group in an Herb and Temple provided passenger van for an additional fee. 

    Registrants will receive follow-up info with itinerary and carpooling options 

  • Which event(s) are you planning to attend?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • If you cannot afford the donation, Herb and Temple will sponsor your attendance at whichever events you register for. 

    IF YOU NEED A TENT FOR CAMPING, email us at community@herbandtemple.org. We have a limited amount.

     

    Also, if you can drive one of the passenger vans to and from Richmond, we will waive your fee for the pilgrimage and one other event. Email us community@herbandtemple.org

     

    CHILDREN ARE FREE FOR THE GUN RANGE.

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                                $35 Member Registration Fee for Camping for Black Survival!

                                includes stay in the campground, trainings and skillshares, meditation and soundhealing, food. Does not include tent! If you need one, please indicate below 

                                $35.00$35.00
                                  
                                $45 Non-Member Registration Fee for Camping for Black Survival!

                                includes stay in the campground, trainings and skillshares, meditation and soundhealing, food. Does not include tent! If you need one, please indicate below

                                $45.00$45.00
                                  
                                $15 Member Registration Fee for Combat Training for the Revolution

                                Basic combat training in both the akido and jiu jitsu traditions 

                                $15.00$15.00
                                  
                                $20 Non-Member Registration Fee for Combat Training for the Revolution

                                Basic combat training in both the akido and jiu jitsu traditions 

                                $20.00$20.00
                                  
                                $45 Non-Member Adult Registration Fee for Annual Pilgrimage

                                Donations go to support the Black historians, storytellers, trail-guides, speakers, artists, and healers who are facilitating this day-long event for us. Also includes your lunch and transportation

                                $45.00$45.00
                                  
                                $40 Member Adult Registration Fee for Annual Pilgrimage 2

                                Donations go to support the Black historians, storytellers, trail-guides, speakers, artists, and healers who are facilitating this day-long event for us. Also includes your lunch and transportation

                                $40.00$40.00
                                  
                                $15 Child Registration Fee for Annual Pilgrimage

                                Donations go to support the Black historians, storytellers, trail-guides, speakers, artists, and healers who are facilitating this day-long event for us.

                                $15.00$15.00
                                  
                                $10 Black August Programming Donation

                                to support Black August programming at Herb and Temple

                                $10.00$10.00
                                  
                                $50 Can't Attend But Want to Support

                                for our folks who can't pull up but can write a check to support our mission

                                $50.00$50.00
                                  
                                $100 Can't Attend But Down to Support

                                for our folks who cant pull up but are down to support our mission of bridging healing, liberation, and Black spirituality

                                $100.00$100.00
                                  
                                $50 Members Only! People's Practice: Gun Skills Registration and License Fee (MD or DC) MUST HAVE VALID ID)

                                For August's Peoples Practice, we will practice our arms skills and get as many Black folks licensed to legally carry as we can! 

                                $50.00$50.00
                                  
                                $65 For Non-members: People's Practice: Gun Skills Registration and License Fee (MD or DC) MUST HAVE VALID ID)

                                For August's Peoples Practice, we will practice our arms skills and get as many Black folks licensed to legally carry as we can! 

                                $65.00$65.00
                                  
                                Donation to Herb and Temple
                                $25.00$25.00
                                  
                                Black August Sponsorship

                                Sponsor access for other community members to participate in our programs and gatherings

                                $65.00$65.00
                                  
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                                $0.00$0.00

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