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Mayor Bowser Presents: The 2022 DC Emancipation Day Parade and Concert

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Join Mayor Muriel Bowser to Celebrate 2022 DC Emancipation Day 

The 2022 DC Emancipation Day Parade will begin at the cross section of Pennsylvania and 10th Streets NW, and travel to the cross section of Pennsylvania and 14th Streets NW. The DC Emancipation Day Concert will be held at Freedom Plaza and will conclude with a fireworks display.

2:00 – 3:00 pm - Parade

3:00 – 8:30 pm - Emancipation Day Concert

3:00 – 5:00 pm - DC Statehood Food Truck Palooza

SW Freedom Fest

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This event will feature an exhibit of esteemed artist Kristin Hayes-Campbell, a descendant of a Pearl family, the band and dance team of Richard Wright Public Charter High School in SW, and complimentary food and drink.

The Reading of the Names of the 3100 Enslaved Persons Emancipated

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The Reading of the Names of the 3100 Enslaved Persons Emancipated by the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862

This event is hosted and held by Commissioner Frank Smith of the DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Commission and The African American Civil Museum. The public is invited to participate. A discussion will be held afterwards.

African American Civil War Memorial located at Vermont Avenue and "U" Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20001

The Role of President Abraham Lincoln in the DC Emancipation Act of 1862 with Dr. David J. Kent

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The Role of President Abraham Lincoln in the DC Emancipation Act of 1862 with Dr. David J. Kent

A presentation focusing on the role of Lincoln in the DC Emancipation Act of 1862. This program will include a Q & A session.

Introduction by Commissioner Howard Marks of the DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Commission.

Tracing the Lives and History of African American Families with Char McCargo Bah

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Tracing the Lives and History of African American Families with Char McCargo Bah

A presentation on tracing the lives and history of African American Families, and Ms. Bah’s most recent projects involving contrabands and cemeteries, and the lynching of two young men. This presentation will include a Q & A session.

Introduction by Commissioner Sabrina Thomas of the DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Commission.

DC Statehood Now Panel with Former Mayor Sharon Pratt, Senator Paul Strauss, DC Vote’s Bo Shuff, and Jamal Holtz of 51 for 51, Moderated by Commissioner Ayanna Hawkins of the DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Commission

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Statehood Now: Mayor Sharon Pratt,Sen. Paul Strauss,Bo Shuff, & Jamal Holtz Tickets

A panel discussion with leaders from the Washington, DC community on DC Statehood, why it is necessary, how it is relevant, and how both individuals and organizations are working to level the playing field for DC’s nearly 700,000 residents. This presentation will include a Q & A session.

Frederick Douglass’ Presence in the District with John Muller & J.L. McNeil

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Frederick Douglass’ Presence in DC with John Muller & J.L. McNeil Tickets

This presentation will address Douglass’ view on Reconstruction and the “Dream Deferred” – the failure of America to accept African Americans in the political, social, and economic mainstream. This presentation will include a Q & A session.

Introduction by Commissioner Sabrina Thomas of the DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Commission.

Mayor Bowser Presents: Becoming Douglass Commonwealth, from DC Disenfranchisement to Full Democracy

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Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents….Becoming Douglass Commonwealth From D.C. Disenfranchisement to Full Democracy

 

Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents….Becoming Douglass Commonwealth
From DC Disenfranchisement to Full Democracy

Hosted by Andrea Roane and Bruce Johnson
Narrated by Ralph Wesley

 

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