Strivers Section
The Striver's Section was historically an enclave of upper-middle-class African Americans, often community leaders, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Striver's Section takes its name from a turn-of-the-20th-century writer who described the district as "the Striver's section, a community of Black aristocracy" focused on striving for freedom and equality.
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Langston Hughes
Poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes poem “Let America Be America Again†reflected the struggle between the ideals of freedom and the realities faced by African Americans.
This poem “Let America Be America Again†is symbolic of the Double V Campaign’s demand for racial equality.
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Meridian Hill Park aka Malcolm X Park
In the 20th century, Meridian Hill Park became a hub for political and social activism and was renamed Malcolm X Park in 1972 to honor the civil rights leader.
Today, it remains a vibrant space for community events and cultural gatherings.
