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The official page of the Mayor's Office on African American Affairs of Washington, DC. @MayorBowser #BlackHistoryDC #BlackHistoryMonth #FairShot
Washington, DC
Joined February 2015
DC Black Excellence - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton-First elected in 1990 to the US House of Representatives. She was also the first woman to Chair the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. DC’s Fighter on The Hill for DC Statehood! #BlackHistory #DCStatehood #51State
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Celebrating DC Black History - Rev. Anthony Bowen - He was the first Black employee at the US Patent Office, he founded the first YMCA open to Black people. YMCA Anthony Bowen is now located at 1325 W St NW. Amidon-Bowen Elementary is co-named in his honor. #BHM #BlackHistory
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Celebrating DC Black Excellence - Vincent C. Gray Saluting Vince Gray this #BlackHistoryMonth. He has been Ward 7 Councilmember, Chairman of the DC Council and Mayor. Recently retired, he will always be known as a public servant and proud Ward 7 resident. #BHM #DCBlackHistory
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Celebrating DC Black History - Marvin Gaye was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Known as the “Prince of Motown” & “Prince of Soul.” Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2018, DC opened the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center in Ward 7. A Son of Ward 7 #BHM
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Celebrating Black History - Marion Barry DC Mayor for Life, was a trailblazer in the fight for DC's self-determination and a champion for the Ward 8 community. His legacy as a leader, advocate, and public servant continues to inspire each generation of leaders #BHM
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Celebrating Black Excellence - Cora Masters Barry Honoring Cora Masters Barry this #BlackHistoryMonth, tireless advocate for she is the visionary of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) a world-class, state-of-the-art, premiere tennis facility located in Ward 8 #BHM
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RT @MayorBowser: Black history is DC history and DC history is Black history. February is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achieveme…
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RT @MayorBowser: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified on Monday, January 2…
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RT @MayorBowser: DC is a leader in affordable housing. Over the past decade, we've: 🎯Created 15,000 affordable units 🎯Invested $1.5B—more…
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RT @MayorBowser: LIVE: Mayor Bowser and National League of Cities Host National Housing Summit
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RT @MayorBowser: DC, it's extremely cold outside. Remember: 🧣If you need to go outside, wear layers 🐶Bring your pets inside 📞There's plent…
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RT @MayorBowser: Today! Make big plans for 2025.✨ Bring a magazine, some ideas, and a friend to create your 2025 vision board with @DCDPR:…
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RT @MayorBowser: There's no better way to celebrate MLK weekend than by coming together as a community. @DCDPR's 3rd Annual MLK Cup is a g…
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RT @MayorBowser: LIVE: Mayor Bowser and America250 Announce Official Establishment of DC250 at Powell Elementary School
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RT @MayorBowser: We are grateful to our federal partners, local agencies, and community members who are working together to prepare for the…
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RT @MayorBowser: 🚨NOTICE🚨 Jan 14, 2024: A Cold Weather Emergency is now ACTIVATED. Temperatures will be dangerously low overnight. 📞If y…
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RT @MayorBowser: DC is hosting the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Monday, January 20 and we want you to have all the information you nee…
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RT @MayorBowser: We've led the nation in transforming offices to housing, and we need to continue to think big and innovate our office spac…
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RT @MayorBowser: 🚨NOTICE🚨 Jan 13, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert is ACTIVATED. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other…
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RT @DCPoliceDept: Additional closures will go into effect around the Washington National Cathedral next Tuesday, 1/21. Emergency No Parking…
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