The legends we celebrate during Black History Month are manifold, and the District is fortunate that heroes from Frederick Douglass to Charles Drew called Washington home. But as February comes to a close, the Root examines the more notorious figures from black history, summoning a rogue's gallery of 21 individuals that they'd just as soon forget altogether. Number one on this list? Right up front, there's hizzoner: former mayor and current Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry. more ›

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