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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: 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…
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.
All Souls Church Photocollage by Nancy Shia
All Souls Church photocollage by Nancy Shia.
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 Religious Education Director, Gabrielle
All Souls children say goodbye to Religious Education Director Gabrielle, May 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."
Moxie and Her Mothers Join All Souls Church
Moxie and her two mothers officially join All Souls Church in 2012.
Rev. Eaton Speaks at Columbia Heights Village Groundbreaking
Rev. David Eaton speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of Columbia Heights Village.
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.
Rev. Eaton Speaks at Columbia Heights Village Groundbreaking
Rev. David Eaton speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of Columbia Heights Village.
Rev. Eaton Speaks at Columbia Heights Village Groundbreaking
Rev. David Eaton speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of Columbia Heights Village.
Reverend David Eaton as DC Board of Education President
Reverend David Eaton on the DC School Board, flanked by Barbara Lett Simmons and Nate Bush.
Hilda Mason Demonstrates With Tenants of the Imperial Apartment Building
City Council and All Souls Church member Hilda Mason demonstrates with tenants who were forced out of The Imperial, an apartment building on Columbia Road.
A Member of the Cuban Marielito Community
A member of the Cuban Marielito community on a park bench across the street from the church, 1984. The Mariel boatlift brought tens of thousands of Cuban exiles to the United States in 1980.
Sign Protesting the Ousting of DC Board of Education Superintendent Andrew Jenkins
Sign attributing the ousting of pro-afrocentric education superintendent Andrew Jenkins to the actions of DC School Board President David Eaton.