D.C. natives, longtime residents and newcomers alike will come together May 19 at Eaton House for a celebration of local knowledge, identity and pride. “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” will bring life to ...
On May 19, Eaton House came alive as native Washingtonians of all backgrounds came together to celebrate local heritage and hometown pride at “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” The interactive trivia event ...
Having the audacity to pursue truth is a courageous act. And, when studying historical texts or reading for leisure, it is important to examine the written word comparatively. Because the question ...
According to the 23andMe DNA-testing service, I have 0.1 percent West African DNA from my mother. I also have approximately 5-6 percent Native American from my mother, who is now deceased. I have a ...
Researcher Angela Walton-Raji has been studying African-Native genealogy for over 20 years. The Comanche family pictured here is from the early 1900s. Courtesy Sam DeVenney Angela Walton-Raji has been ...
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“Wail on Whalers, a Portrait of Amos Haskins” by Felandus Thames, an “homage to escaped enslaved people who found autonomy in whaling,” is comprised of hairbeads strung on coated wire. The piece is ...