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She was thinking about prejudice, how it might begin so simply--they come from elsewhere, they don't look the way I do. Why did people want to match? And here they were in the great multicultural city of the first African-American but also half-white U.S. president in history.
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― There Is No Long Distance Now
― There Is No Long Distance Now
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Washington is a city of spectacles. Every four years, imposing Presidential inaugurations attract the great and the mighty. Kings, prime ministers, heroes and celebrities of every description have been feted there for more than 150 years. But in its entire glittering history, Washington had never seen a spectacle of the size and grandeur that assembled there on August 28, 1963. Among the nearly 250,000 people who journeyed that day to the capital, there were many dignitaries and many celebrities
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― Why We Can't Wait
― Why We Can't Wait
Many of us are buddies from the Humphrey Institute basement days, but we are always welcoming ne…more
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A book group hosted by the DC Public Library. Join us to discuss and discover great books!
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The mission of the Literary Hill BookFest is to celebrate books and authors on Capitol Hill by:
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Every month we read a book. The book will be announced in advance so you have time to buy, downl…more
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