Mary Church Terrell fought the rights of Black people, specifically Black women all her life. In particular, she fought against segregation in Washington D.C. and advocated for greater accessibility to education for Black Americans. https://t.co/Bu00hy81tc Mary Church Terrel…
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Mary Church Terrell, legendary women's and civil rights activist, helped to integrate D.C.'s restaurants in the 1950s, utilizing laws first passed during Reconstruction in 1872. https://t.co/I1DRea6MCC Mary Church Terrell, legendary women's and civil rights activist, helped …
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During World War II, the Washington Senators could no longer hold their spring training camp in Florida, and instead held it at the University of Maryland, College Park (which was decidedly less glamorous). https://t.co/mNTJMA7oBz During World War II, the Washington Senators…
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Did you know that there was once a plan for an innovative domed football stadium in the District, with plans lead by former Washington Commanders coach George Preston Marshall, in 1936? https://t.co/sgSff2Eish Did you know that there was once a plan for an innovative domed f…
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Today in History - July 24 https://t.co/BMkKr1X6mB Completing a treacherous thousand-mile exodus, an ill and exhausted Brigham Young and fellow members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints arrived in Utah's Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Continue rea…
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The last issue of the Washington Evening Star graced the doorsteps of Washingtonians on August 7, 1981. The newspaper, which operated from 1852 to 1981, captured the highs and lows of Washington D.C. https://t.co/GK9sQXMErQ The last issue of the Washington Evening Star grace…
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Dr. Anna J Cooper was a legendary educator in Washington D.C. She encouraged Black students to pursue education, paying particular attention to young Black women, who she encouraged to pursue whatever they set their minds to. https://t.co/4vNiS5nXVD Dr. Anna J Cooper was a l…
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