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Aug 25, 2023

What You Need To Know About Saturday’s March On Washington

It’s expected 75,000 people will rally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to mark the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington.

Mar 16, 2021

Virginians Convicted Of Felonies Will Now Regain Right To Vote And Other Civil Rights Upon Release

Almost 70,000 Virginians are immediately regaining the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, and even serve as a notary public.

Aug 28, 2020

‘There’s Still A Lot More Work To Do’: Thousands Demand Racial Equality At March On Washington

Demonstrators gathered on the 57th anniversary of the seminal march.

Jul 27, 2020

In Photos: The Body Of Congressman And Civil Rights Activist John Lewis Lies At The Capitol Building

Lewis’s body will be on display to the public Monday evening and Tuesday all day.

Jul 18, 2020

From The March On Washington To Black Lives Matter Plaza, Remembering John Lewis In The District

“I do not know if the National Museum of African American History and Culture would have happened without him.”

Jun 30, 2020

On The 60th Anniversary Of The Fight To Desegregate Glen Echo, Activists Look Back—And Ahead

On June 30, 1960, a group of Black college students took a ride on the carousel at Maryland’s Glen Echo Park and refused to get off.

Oct 08, 2019

The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Reopens This Sunday After Seven Months Of Renovations

The museum will celebrate its reopening with a party on Sunday starting at 10 a.m., featuring food, live music, and a meet-and-greet with its newly appointed director, Melanie Adams.

Aug 21, 2019

D.C. Attorney General Settles With Company That Wouldn’t Install Windows East Of The River

Renewal by Andersen, one of the country’s largest window and door manufacturers, was accused of refusing to replace windows in nine District zip codes.

May 16, 2019

As The 19th Amendment Turns 100, Here Are Five Places To Celebrate Women’s Suffrage

Where to learn about key women suffragists, the movement’s strategic wins and moral failings, and how the fight for voting rights continues today.

Jun 29, 2018

Civil Rights Protesters Recount The Little-Told Story Of The Fight To Desegregate Glen Echo

On June 30, 1960, five black college students were arrested while riding the carousel at Glen Echo Park. Here’s the story through the eyes of those who were there.

 
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