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Dec 21, 2023

DontMuteDC Launches Campaign To Stop The Wizards, Capitals From Moving Out Of D.C.

Community activist Ron Moten is threatening a boycott of the teams if Monumental Sports and Entertainment doesn’t stop the move from Capital One Arena.

Sep 15, 2021

D.C. Unveils Go-Go Mural At The Apartment Building Where #DontMuteDC Began

“We are one step closer to having everybody remember why this corner is a sacred place,” said Howard scholar Natalie Hopkinson.

Feb 09, 2021

This New Photo Book Documents The Chaos And Joy Of D.C.’s Go-Go Activism

A new book of photography documents Washington, D.C.’s #Moechella movement.

Dec 01, 2020

A Powerful New Documentary Captures The Impact Of Go-Go Music On Protests Against Gentrification

Go-go legends and local scholars appear throughout the film, which interweaves archival footage and videos from this summer’s protests in D.C.

Jan 08, 2020

Go-Go Is On Its Way To Becoming The Official Music Of The District

The D.C. Council voted unanimously in support of passing the bill to make go-go the official soundtrack of the District on Tuesday.

Jun 24, 2019

Regina Hall Leads A #DontMuteDC Tribute At The BET Awards

Go-go legend Sugar Bear performed the 1988 hit “Da Butt” and sampled other songs.

Jun 20, 2019

This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival Will Explore D.C.’s Music History

This year’s Folklife Festival will be a bit different than previous years, with a focus on D.C.’s sonic past, present, and future.

May 09, 2019

Go-Go May Be Back At Metro PCS, But The Music Is Part Of A ‘New Age Of Rebellion’

Organizers know what they’re against. This weekend, they’re figuring out what they’re for.

Apr 09, 2019

‘This Is The Sound Of Florida And Georgia Avenue’: Go-Go Fans Are Trying To Bring The Music Back To Metro PCS

Since opening in 1995, the Metro PCS store at the corner has become well known for blaring go-go music from speakers outside.

 
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