History (28)
"Free D.C." The Struggle for Civil, Political, and Human Rights in Washington, D.C.
Written by Selah Shalom Johnson
"Free D.C." The Struggle for Civil, Political, and Human Rights in Washington, D.C., 1965-1979
By Selah Shalom Johnson · 2015
In celebration of DC Emancipation Day, we’re taking a closer look at the remarkable life of DC native Loretta Carter Hanes. Hanes spent her life fighting for educational equality and for official recognition of April 16 as Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia.
Emancipation Celebration
Written by Sylvia Moreno | The Washington Post
After 101 Years, Parade Again Marks Liberation of D.C. Slaves
The Freedom Parade's Driving Force
Written by Jennifer Frey | The Washington Post
Historian Loretta Hanes Worked 10 Years for Emancipation Day Event
Julius Hobson Sr. Dies
Written by Cynthia Gorney | The Washington PostJulius Hobson Sr. died yesterday at age 54 of the cancer that would not let him fight any more.
Acie L. Byrd Jr., D.C. activist for who rallied support for veterans, dies at 77
Written by Matt Schudel | The Washington Post
Acie Lee Byrd, Jr. (January 7, 1937 - May 13, 2014)
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Civil Rights Leader James Forman Dies
Written by Joe Holley | The Washington Post
James Forman (October 4, 1928 - January 10, 2005)
The Passing of Winifred Gallant – D.C. Statehood Activist
Written by Karen Szulgit
Winifred "Winnie" Gallant (May 21, 1918 - August 23, 2000)
D.C. Statehood Activist M. Lindsey Hagood Dies
Written by Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb | The Washington Post
M. Lindsey "Lin" Hagood (1926 - December 30, 2004)
Lillian J. Huff (Age 87) peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was a community activist and leader throughout the city especially in the Lamond Riggs Civic Association, political activist on the DC Statehood Committee and a leader in the DC Federation of Democratic Women's Organization.
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