Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Photo: This memorial commemorates the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. at 1964 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC.
This memorial commemorates the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. at 1964 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC.
Remembering MLK
Photo: MLK was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and justice. He also advocated for the working class and the oppressed worldwide, but was shot and killed in 1968.
MLK was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and justice. He also advocated for the working class and the oppressed worldwide, but was shot and killed in 1968.
Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park
Photo: Malcolm X was a African American Muslim human rights activist. He was shot and killed in New York City in 1965. Though this park's name was originally Meridian Hill Park, it became a common gathering area for black activists in the 1960s and was referred to as Malcolm X Park.
Malcolm X was a African American Muslim human rights activist. He was shot and killed in New York City in 1965. Though this park's name was originally Meridian Hill Park, it became a common gathering area for black activists in the 1960s and was referred to as Malcolm X Park.
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial
Photo: Mary McLeod Bethune was a civil rights leader and education and founded the National Council of Negro Women. This memorial, found in Lincoln Park, shows Mrs. Bethune giving a copy of her legacy to two black children.
Mary McLeod Bethune was a civil rights leader and education and founded the National Council of Negro Women. This memorial, found in Lincoln Park, shows Mrs. Bethune giving a copy of her legacy to two black children.
Ben's Chili Bowl
Photo: Ben Ali, a Trinidadian-born immigrant, founded Ben's Chili Bowl on August 22, 1958. Because of the restaurant's location on U Street, what used to be called "Black Broadway," many jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Miles Davis would stop by for a bite before their performances. The restaurant has seen many years and has expanded to many locations, making it an iconic landmark in DC.
Ben Ali, a Trinidadian-born immigrant, founded Ben's Chili Bowl on August 22, 1958. Because of the restaurant's location on U Street, what used to be called "Black Broadway," many jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Miles Davis would stop by for a bite before their performances. The restaurant has seen many years and has expanded to many locations, making it an iconic landmark in DC.
Mural at the Bowl
Photo: Artist Aniekan Udofia painted a mural depicting African-American legends like the Obamas, Prince, Muhammad Ali, and many more on the wall next to Ben's Chili Bowl at 1213 U Street.
Artist Aniekan Udofia painted a mural depicting African-American legends like the Obamas, Prince, Muhammad Ali, and many more on the wall next to Ben's Chili Bowl at 1213 U Street.
Here I Stand
Photo: (Here I Stand) In the Spirit of Paul Robeson is an artwork by artist Allen Uzikee Nelson found at the intersection of Kansas Ave NW, Georgia Ave NW, and Varnum St NW. It pays tribute to actor, activist and musician Paul Robeson.
(Here I Stand) In the Spirit of Paul Robeson is an artwork by artist Allen Uzikee Nelson found at the intersection of Kansas Ave NW, Georgia Ave NW, and Varnum St NW. It pays tribute to actor, activist and musician Paul Robeson.
African American Civil War Memorial
Photo: This memorial is dedicated to Black troops who fought in the Union. The 180,000 Black soldiers who served, as well as the 98,500 formerly enslaved men, were essential in contributing to the Union, and their names are carved on the Wall of Honor at the memorial.
This memorial is dedicated to Black troops who fought in the Union. The 180,000 Black soldiers who served, as well as the 98,500 formerly enslaved men, were essential in contributing to the Union, and their names are carved on the Wall of Honor at the memorial.