Malcolm X Drum Circle

The Malcolm X Drum Circle is one of D.C.’s oldest and most beloved traditions. It started in 1965 after the death of Malcolm X, and has continued in Meridian Hill Park every Sunday afternoon since then, with regulars and newcomers gathering to make music and dance and celebrate African culture. Here are some photos of it from this summer:

We previously wrote about the drum circle in 2019 and in 2021, and you can see from those photos how the drum circle remains constant over time.