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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 PostCivil Rights Leader James Forman Dies
Written by Joe Holley | The Washington PostThe Passing of Winifred Gallant – D.C. Statehood Activist
Written by Karen SzulgitD.C. Statehood Activist M. Lindsey Hagood Dies
Written by Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb | The Washington PostLillian 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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"Statehood is Far More Difficult" The Struggle for D.C. Self-Determination, 1980-2017
Written by Karen SzulgitHighlights and Accomplishments Summary: 1997-2007
Written by Karen SzulgitSince 1997, Stand Up! has waged a sustained and consistent campaign advocating for equal civil and human rights, to which the people of Washington, DC are entitled.
Stand Up! / Free DC! awarded grant from Diverse City Fund
Written by Karen SzulgitThe Diverse City Fund works to nurture community leaders and grassroots projects which are acting to transform DC into a more just, vibrant place to live. Through their grantmaking, they identify, support and connect people in communities of color who are engaged in change work. The DCF supports the development of community-level social change by funding projects that have less access to traditional funding sources.