Georgetown
Georgetown was 50% Black in the 1770s to the 1960s (today it is 6%). Georgetown was also a major slave and tobacco trading port. Much of DC's early great Black leadership came out of Georgetown where the church and education were early components of free persons of color in DC. Here you'll find the oldest Black church in DC, its historic cemetery and many hidden gems and stories not covered in traditional school books.
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Embassies of DC
DC is home to more than 170 embassies and international cultural centers. More than 15% of the residents in the city speak a language other than English in their home.
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Emma V. Brown
Emma V. Brown was the first African American teacher hired by DC Public Schools.
In 1864, she began teaching Black children in Washington, D.C., marking a pivotal moment in education during the post-Civil War era.
