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If you're looking for ways to celebrate Emancipation Day today, the D.C. government has a list of options. Many of the bigger events, like the Sweet Honey in the Rock concert last weekend, already happened, but there will be a small parade and rally this morning to honor Emancipation Day and promote statehood. The parade is hosted by the African American Holiday Association, The American Friends Service Committee, DC Black History Celebration Committee, Free the Slaves, Friends of DC Emancipation Day, and the Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition. Meet at Franklin Square at 11 a.m.
The other notable Emancipation Day event is actually on TV: the D.C. government's Channel 16 plans to premiere a new documentary, Enslavement to Emancipation, which tells the story of Washington, D.C. from slavery through emancipation, at 8 p.m. tonight.
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1 awesome thing I learned about Emancipation Day from WTOP is that it's a free meter day. Of course there were no meters available outside my office, but it's good to know nonetheless.