Lift Every Voice and Sing, written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, is often referred to as the Black National Anthem. It’s uplifting, spiritual message calls us to sing “Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty….Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, let us […]
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I always enter Black History Month with a bit of ambivalence and a heavy dose of resentment. It’s like someone is “allowing” us to celebrate our heritage, culture, and existence. “Oh, it’s time to let those colored people, I mean people of color, feel good about themselves. Let’s walk along the trail with Harriet Tubman,
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Ward 1 in Washington D.C.
is a vibrant, compact, and historically rich central district known for its diverse neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Mount Pleasant, featuring historic rowhouses, lively commercial corridors, strong Latino and Black cultural roots, significant immigrant populations, and landmarks like Meridian Hill Park and the National Zoo, while being the most densely populated and experiencing rapid demographic shifts, notes.
Ward 2 in Washington D.C.
is a geographically diverse and historically rich area covering downtown, the National Mall, Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, and parts of Cleveland Park, featuring major government buildings, universities (Georgetown, GWU), embassies, vibrant shopping/dining, and historic residential areas, serving as a central hub for tourism, business, and diverse community life with significant landmarks like the White House and Rock Creek Park.
Ward 3 in Washington D.C. is a predominantly affluent, residential area in Northwest D.C., known for its tree-lined streets, strong schools, parks, and diverse neighborhoods like Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Chevy Chase, and Tenleytown, featuring local shops and single-family homes alongside historic estates, with Matthew Frumin serving as its current Democratic Councilmember.
Ward 4 is a large, primarily residential district in northwest Washington, D.C., known for its diverse neighborhoods like Petworth, Brightwood, and Takoma, strong community feel, abundant green spaces (including parts of Rock Creek Park), and historic significance, featuring Civil War sites, early African American communities, and vibrant commercial corridors along Georgia Avenue and Kennedy Street. It blends a suburban atmosphere with urban amenities, offering single-family homes, townhouses, parks, and local businesses
Ward 5 in Washington D.C. is a large, diverse, historically rich district in the Northeast quadrant, known for varied housing (Victorian homes in Brookland, rowhouses in Trinidad/Ivy City), significant landmarks (National Arboretum, Catholic University), major transportation routes (Red Line Metro, arterial roads), and a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, with ongoing transformation driven by new development and evolving urban needs.
Ward 6 in Washington, D.C., is a central, diverse, and rapidly growing area, uniquely touching all four city quadrants, encompassing historic Capitol Hill, bustling Navy Yard, Southwest Waterfront, NoMa, Mount Vernon Triangle, and parts of Downtown. Known for its varied housing, rich history, major attractions like Nationals Park, and significant population growth, it’s a dynamic district with diverse communities, strong local businesses, and ongoing development, represented by Councilmember Charles Allen
Ward 7, located in the eastern part of Washington D.C., is known as the “green” ward for its abundant parks (like Fort Dupont Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens), leafy streets, and strong sense of community, with historic neighborhoods like Deanwood and suburban-like areas like Hillcrest, experiencing revitalization, new developments, and a rich Black heritage, while current Councilmember is Wendell Felder.
Ward 8 in Washington, D.C., is a historically significant, predominantly Black community on the southeast side, known for neighborhoods like Anacostia and Congress Heights, home to Frederick Douglass’s Cedar Hill, facing economic challenges but rich in culture, featuring large developments like St. Elizabeth’s, and undergoing community-led economic revitalization, focusing on education, jobs, and wealth building
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