# Event Details - **Event Name**: Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Descendants of Enslaved Communities of Virginia (anchored by DEC-UVA) for our annual Descendants Day and Descendants Symposium.About this EventDescendants of Enslaved Communities Descendants' Day 2026 Symposium:Still Here: Black Survival, Joy and Community at America's 250thFeaturing Nikole Hannah Jones of We've seen celebration of "forefathers" and "heros" as we've neared the 250th anniversary of this country, with the role of the enslaved often missing from the conversation. Because of this, DEC has heard a repeated question: "Where are we in all this?"Our answer? "Still Here."Whether you're a geneologist, an activist, or an artist -- history shows that our ancestors and their descendants have always shown up for one another, and this annual gathering is just one example.This year for our symposium, we're thrilled to welcome an impressive line-up of organizers, educators, academics, and artists to provide examples for how descendants have always and will continue to make their mark on history.We're excited to share that Nikole Hannah Jones of will be leading the charge during our keynote!Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. The book version of The 1619 Project was a #1 New York Times bestsellers, and is now a six-part docuseries on Hulu.Hannah-Jones has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice. She also serves as the Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she founded the Center for Journalism & Democracy. Hannah-Jones is also the co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, which seeks to increase the number of investigative reporters and editors of color, and in 2022 she opened the1619 Freedom School, a free, after-school literacy program in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. Hannah-Jones holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her BA in History and African-American studies from the University of Notre Dame.DEC centers our roots and our families, and this year will be no different. Join us in September to attend sessions on a wide variety of topcis, ranging from geneology beginnings to art's place in resistance. Whether you're looking for ways to further tap in to your community, or just have the opportunity to sit and break bread with like-minded descendants, we're looking forward to having you!We'll have more info on the day's agenda soon - keep an eye here and on our social media! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3d1cd310-4242-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w592-h740-dc627056-gmir.jpg Updated Ticket PricingMember Price: Free Admission: Utilize the code you received in your email, and apply it at checkout to receive your member-only discount.General Price: $30: This includes access to all of the day's plenaries and breakout sessions, as well as a light breakfast, lunch, and heavy hors d'oeuvresPay-It-Forward: $45: This price allows for further support of DEC, allowing us to continue planning events like these without barrier.Group Pricing (10 or more) Available Upon Request: Reach out to us at info@descendantsuva.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/still-here-black-survival-joy-and-community-at-americas-250th/100001987948139399 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlottesville - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Center at Belvedere - **lat**: 38.0675468 - **long**: -78.4631042 - **full address**: The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d3667c81aa8bad556d2f96617be340148585e8fb8a5d2fbee8720eecdc99262d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc7b6858-gmir.jpg?v=1777379891 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th being held? - **A:** Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th? - **A:** Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th is organized by Descendants of Enslaved Communities at the University of Virginia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Still Here: Black Survival, Joy, and Community at America's 250th is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlottesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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