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Tag: D.C. Emancipation Day

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) delivers the keynote address at the Full Democracy Champions Luncheon on April 15. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Local, Federal Leaders Highlight Democracy at Emancipation Day Luncheon

by James Wright Jr.April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

D.C. Emancipation Day was celebrated on April 15th with a luncheon highlighting the struggle of D.C. residents for full freedom, equality, and representation, and the importance of defending our vote.

Black Alley featuring lead singer Kacey performs at Freedom Plaza for the D.C. Emancipation Day Concert on April 15. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Emancipation Day Weekend Celebrates Freedom, Reminder to Keep Fighting

by Micha GreenApril 17, 2023April 18, 2023
Flag of the District of Columbia (Courtesy of dpw.dc.gov)
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EDITORIAL: Emancipation Day Serves as A Charge to Question Notion of Freedom Today

by WI Web EditorApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023
The Mayor’s Office is throwing a D.C. Emancipation Day parade and concert featuring Dru Hill, Black Alley, JJ Hairston (shown here), Alex Vaughn and many more. (Courtesy photo)
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Four Events Celebrating Emancipation Day

by Kayla BenjaminApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023
The Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy marches down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Emancipation Day Parade on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in northwest. /Photo by Patricia Little @5feet2
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Educators Mull How to Convey Significance of D.C. Emancipation Day

by Sam P.K. CollinsApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023
The Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy marches down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Emancipation Day Parade on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in northwest. /Photo by Patricia Little @5feet2
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EDITORIAL: D.C. Prepares for its Annual Party – Emancipation Day – April 16

by WI Web EditorApril 13, 2022April 13, 2022
Historian C.R. Gibbs lectures students about the many plantations located in and around Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia and how life was for African Americans during the time of Emancipation until the present day at Emancipation Day Freedom School held at THEARC in southeast D.C. on April 16. (Robert Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Freedom School Bridges D.C. Emancipation Day’s Past and Present

by Sam P.K. CollinsApril 17, 2019December 21, 2021
Doug E. Fresh is one of the performers expected to take the stage at Freedom Plaza in northwest D.C. in celebration of Emancipation Day. (Courtesy of Gee James@CMediaUSA)
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D.C. Emancipation Day Raises Questions of Economic Viability

by Sam P.K. CollinsApril 10, 2019October 31, 2020
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Tax Return Deadline Extended to Tuesday, April 18

by WI Guest AuthorApril 12, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History, Community

Georgetown U. Events to Reflect on School’s Ties to Slavery

by WI Guest AuthorApril 11, 2017October 30, 2020

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