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History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour
June 28, 2024
•Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area that boasts high-end shopping and gourmet restaurants has a […]
Weekend Roundup, June 13-16
June 13, 2024
•This weekend, there are lots of things to do. Catch a Sunset Cinema at the Wharf, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington premieres “Portraits” and the National Museum of African […]
Opinion: We Owe It to Our Ancestors, the Juneteenth Federal Holiday
June 12, 2024
•Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of African Americans. Celebrating Juneteenth acknowledges the painful history of slavery and […]
Crime: As Shootings Mar Holiday Weekend, Mayor Searches for New Police Chief
June 20, 2023
•Despite the Jubilation of the Father’s Day and Juneteenth weekend in the nation’s capital, gales of gun violence tore through the city as Mayor Bowser continues to search for a […]
Weekend Roundup, June 15 – 19
June 15, 2023
•We’ve got a lot going on this weekend here in the District! From Juneteenth celebrations, to Father’s Day festivities and lots of summer arts opening and fun, so many great […]
Crime Report: ‘Moechella’ Shootings Mar Weekend Celebrations
June 21, 2022
•Promoting a celebratory weekend in the city, Mayor Bowser tweeted excitedly on Friday, June 17: “DC is Open.” And, “There’s Something in the Water,” she added, referring to the start […]
Weekend Round Up, June 16–20
June 16, 2022
•Happy Father’s Day and Juneteenth weekend! There are lots of things to do, including a performance by The American Pops Orchestra tonight, the singer Pharrell bringing all his friends to […]
The Juneteenth Federal Holiday: A Backgrounder
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This Monday, June 20, is a U.S. national holiday commemorating “Juneteenth,” which falls this year on a Sunday, June 19. Many Americans are unsure, however, about the origins and significance […]
Weekend Round Up: June 17 – 20
June 17, 2021
•There are lots of options for things to do this weekend. The Kennedy Center is celebrating World Refugee Day, Shop Made in DC is moving to Georgetown and Georgetown GLOW […]
On Juneteenth
May 21, 2021
•In On Juneteenth, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed tells the sweeping story of Juneteenth’s integral importance to American history and provides a historian’s view of the country’s long road to […]