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Engaging with Literacy: Thousands Attend the 2026 National Book Festival

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On Saturday, August 22 hundreds of DC residents, tourists, families, and book fans crowded the downtown streets of the nation’s capital for the 2026 National Book Festival. Hosted annually by the Library of Congress, this literary event brings together several bestselling authors and offers activities such as panel discussions, talks, and book signings. This year’s

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IndyCar: An American Tradition with a New Finish Line in D.C.

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Washington is gearing up for a high-speed weekend ahead of the first IndyCar race to be held in the nation’s capital. D.C. will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix this Sunday, leaving residents anticipating road closures, traffic disruptions, an uptick in late August tourism and an increased law enforcement presence. For a sport with roots

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Preserving Black History: Interview with Lisa Fager of the Black Georgetown Foundation

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There are three acres of lush greenery tucked away uphill at the intersection of 27th and Q Street. But this isn’t just a forgotten path of city parkland. It’s home to the UNESCO-designated Mt. Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries, just as much a place for the living as it is a place for

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Embrace the Third Place: How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer at Your Local Union Market

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In a declining economy, and a tumultuous social and political climate, there’s a lot of discourse on what people need to build healthy communities. The idea of a Third Place was introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, and is defined as “a space for informal, free social interaction, essential to democracy.” He argued that people must

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Well-Read Black Girl Festival Highlights Storytelling, Community and Cultural Memory

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Readers, writers and creatives gathered for the Well-Read Black Girl Festival, an all-day event centered on the theme “The Living Archive: Art, Memory, and Civic Imagination,” celebrating Black women’s voices and creative expression. The festival was held on March 27th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, where I attended and spoke with attendees

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