A Woman of Many Firsts: Patricia Roberts Harris

Patricia Roberts Harris was a woman of firsts. First Black women to serve as an ambassador, first Black woman to serve as the dean of Howard University’s Law School, first Black woman to serve on the board of directors of a Fortune 500 company, and more. Our women’s history month continues as we dive into the remarkable life and career of this trailblazing American woman.

Alex BrandisMarch 2, 2021Patricia Roberts Harris, DC history, Howard University, Black history, DC Black history, Black women's history, Women's history, Women's history month, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy CarterComment

In Search of Marvin

As some of you might remember, the other day I paid a visit to the brand new Marvin Gaye mural in DC's Shaw neighborhood. The experience inspired me to find out more about Marvin Gaye's relationship with Washington, DC. Yesterday, I hopped on the bike and rode all around the city to do just that. What follows is a video diary of that journey. Enjoy!

Aaron KillianOctober 2, 2014Marvin Gaye, Historic America, Washington DC, U Street, Howard University, Howard Theater, Florida Ave, Southeast DC, Marvin Gaye Park, Cardozo High, Kennedy CenterComment