The murals in Washington D.C.’s U-Street Corridor, which has long been known as “The Black Broadway,” honor many important black American artists. Among them is Paul Robeson: singer, actor, athlete, and overall true Renaissance man.
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Following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in April 1968, Washington D.C. erupted in shock and outrage. The D.C. Riots of 1968 had a lasting physical and psychological impact, particularly around D.C.’s historically black U-Street Corridor. Following the violence and chaos only three businesses that witnessed that night remain standing today, over 50 years later.
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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!
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If you want to pay a visit yourself, it's on the 700 block of S St. NW between 7th & 8th. The artist's name is Aniekan Udofia.
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