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Superheros of Ward 1: David Chen
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Chen moved to the United States as a child in 1994. His father started the Mayflower Chinese…
Chen moved to the United States as a child in 1994. His father started the Mayflower Chinese…
Superheros of Ward 1: Virginia Ali
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Ali founded Ben's Chili Bowl with her husband in 1958. In this interview, she discusses her family…
Ali founded Ben's Chili Bowl with her husband in 1958. In this interview, she discusses her family…
Superheros of Ward 1: Edward Hoyt
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Hoyt serves as Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Dinner program, an organization that provides…
Hoyt serves as Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Dinner program, an organization that provides…
Superheros of Ward 1: Ramon Diaz
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Diaz immigrated from El Salvador to the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. The…
Diaz immigrated from El Salvador to the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. The…
Superheros of Ward 1: Luis Avilés
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Avilés, a graduate of Bell and Lincoln Multicultural High School and native of El Salvador,…
Avilés, a graduate of Bell and Lincoln Multicultural High School and native of El Salvador,…
Superheros of Ward 1: Amanda McCallough
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
McCallough, an art teacher at Bell and Lincoln Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights, talks…
McCallough, an art teacher at Bell and Lincoln Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights, talks…
Superheros of Ward 1: Hari Jones
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Hari Jones, curator of the African American Civil War Museum, discusses history, his work at the…
Hari Jones, curator of the African American Civil War Museum, discusses history, his work at the…
Superheros of Ward 1: Dr. Reverend Susan Newman
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Dr. Reverend Susan Newman answers questions about her theological philosophy, her educational…
Dr. Reverend Susan Newman answers questions about her theological philosophy, her educational…
Superheroes of Ward 1: Clarence Miles, Jr.
Participants in Radio Rootz DC, a "media literacy and production program for youth," interviewed members of the Ward 1 community in Washington, DC.
Clarence Miles, Jr. is the Executive Director of Uniting Our Youth, Inc., an organization that…
Clarence Miles, Jr. is the Executive Director of Uniting Our Youth, Inc., an organization that…
The Beauty of H Street (Rough Cut)
This documentary asks several long-practicing barbers and beauticians from the H Street NE corridor in Washington, DC about their businesses, and about the history of the neighborhood. Much of the documentary focuses on Anwar Saleem and Nurney Mason.
Howard Theatre Restoration Oral History Day Highlight Reel
On December 1, 2012, after its third reopening, the Howard Theater organized a history day at which former performers and audience members were asked to return to the venue and record their memories. Sandra Bears, Dick Gregory, David Akers, Jimi…
Artistically Speaking with Marilou Donahue - National Museum of the American Indian
In this episode of Marilou Donahue's Artistically speaking, Donahue interviews Clara Sue Kidwell, Assistant Director for Cultural Resources at the National Museum of the American Indian.
The interview, which focuses significantly on the planning…
The interview, which focuses significantly on the planning…
Artistically Speaking with Marilou Donahue - Duke Ellington Birthday Salute
Dr. Ted Shell and Professor Stanley Cowell discuss the life and works of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington with Marilou Donahue.
Reverend Susan Newman Performs Baby Blessing
Reverend Susan Newman performs a baby blessing ceremony at All Souls Church.
Members of Simon Shaheen Perform in the All Souls Sanctuary
Members of the group Simon Shaheen perform in the sanctuary in support of the "US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation."
All Souls Church Photocollage by Nancy Shia
All Souls Church photocollage by Nancy Shia.
Moxie and Her Mothers Join All Souls Church
Moxie and her two mothers officially join All Souls Church in 2012.
Sadie Models Her New Dress Courtesy of the All Souls Children's Clothing Exchange
Sadie models her new dress, courtesy of the All Souls Children's Clothing Exchange, 2012.
Bass Player of Simon Shaheen Perform in the All Souls Sanctuary
Bass player of the group Simon Shaheen perform in the sanctuary in support of the "US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation."
All Souls Religious Education Director, Gabrielle
All Souls children say goodbye to Religious Education Director Gabrielle, May 2012.
Marion Barry in the Pulpit at All Souls
View of the pulpit from the balcony, with Mayor Marion Barry seated on one of the seats behind the podium.
Reverend David Eaton as DC Board of Education President
In 1982, Ward 1 elected Reverend David Eaton to the DC Board of Education, which chose him as president. Here he chairs a 1983 meeting. Barbara Lett Simmons is also pictured
Quilapayun at All Souls Church
The Chilean exile group Quilapayun performed at All Souls in March 1975. Members of the Northwest DC-based group Rumisonko sang with them.
Groundbreaking at Columbia Heights Village
Breaking ground at the Columbia Heights Village construction site. Carlos Rosario, Ed Jackson, Ken Jacques, and David Eaton are pictured.
Celebrating the Groundbreaking of Columbia Heights Village
Celebrating the groundbreaking of Columbia Heights Village.