“He Truly Meant It”: How Jesse Jackson Made International Solidarity Personal
I moved to Washington, D.C. in 1984 from my small but wonderful hometown of Niagara Falls, New York, a newly minted lawyer full of energy and belief that meaningful change was possible. I had just been hired by the American‑Arab Anti‑Discrimination Committee (ADC), a young but essential civil rights organization founded by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk. At the time, that opportunity alone felt life‑changing.
How DC Became a Home for Creative Voices
Washington, DC has long been more than the seat of power — it has been a refuge, a creative incubator, and a national stage for Black intellectual and cultural life. From Reconstruction to the rise of digital media, the District became a haven for storytellers whose work blends culture, education, and civic engagement.
Washington, DC: A Living Archive — Told Neighborhood by Neighborhood
What makes DC’s history different from other cities? It’s not just carved in marble monuments or stored in official records. It’s alive — carried in voices, rituals, and everyday spaces where people gather to talk, teach, argue, celebrate, and heal.