April 16, 1862 marked the abolition of slavery in Washington, D.C. Today, we commerorate the DC Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 which freed 3,100 enslaved people. Thank you to those who fought tirelessly toward a more free and just DC! #DCEmancipation
DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Wreath Laying
Civil War to Civil Rights. We are because of them. #DCEmancipation
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What does #DCEmancipation Day mean to you?
Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Chair of the DC Commission on African American Affairs shared what #DCEmancipation Day means to her.
First #DCEmancipation event of the weekend.. Conference of Champions Luncheon with Mayor Bowser in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Home Rule in our quest toward #DCStatehood ! 🇺🇸
Join us for #DistrictDay in honor of #DCEmancipation Day, which freed over 3,000 enslaved individuals. In collaboration with the @DCMayorsOffice, activities will include live performances, a trunk show, and a special menu.
Learn more: s.si.edu/3J7CfC9
Pops posing w/Mayor Muriel Bowser parents Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. DC Emancipation Day &doing JamesBrown routine w Brian Lenair Hon. Vincent Orange
Join us tonight for an important strategy session on achieving #DCSTATEHOOD .
We need every level of government working for us or it’s working against us.
DC Dems #DCStateHood #DCEmancipation #RestorativeJustice
#Reparations2020
#DCEmancipation : Intrepid Pup visits memorial to proclamation that would come 81/2 months later: intrepidpup.com/?p=1191.
