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A Day of D.C. Black History and Culture

A Day of D.C. Black History and Culture
A Day of D.C. Black History and Culture
A Day of D.C. Black History and Culture
A Day of D.C. Black History and Culture

WASHINGTON โ€” Itโ€™s nice when you donโ€™t have to travel far to discover a world of history, culture, and stories. Today, we started at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for the District Vibes: American Pride exhibition, which offered a powerful look at how the people of D.C. have helped shape American cultureโ€”from neighborhoods and creativity to music, sports, food, and social change.

Then, we stopped at a true D.C. institution, Benโ€™s Chili Bowl for lunch. The final stops of the day were a visit to the African American Civil War Memorial and a sneak preview of the recently renovated African American Civil War Museum. The museumโ€™s From Slavery to the White House: Tracing Michelle Obamaโ€™s Ancestry exhibition and The Glorious March to Victory: Civil War to Civil Rights were both informative and inspiring.

 

JMU Tops Wagner, 87-3

JMU Tops Wagner, 87-3
JMU Tops Wagner, 87-3

HARRISONBURG, Va. โ€” We started the morning right tailgating with JMU CRU โ€” good food, games on the lawn, and great fellowship. Then we made our way into Bridgeforth to watch the team put together a great performance from start to finish as the Dukes came out on top 87-3.

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Football, Fellowship and Family ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›

Football, Fellowship and Family ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›
Football, Fellowship and Family ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›

HARRISONBURG, Va. โ€” Despite the torrential rain during the tailgate, we still had an awesome time cheering on the Dukes as they beat the Liberty Flames, 20-13. Great friends, good football, and family fellowshipโ€”what more could you ask for?

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Food for Thought at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Food for Thought at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Food for Thought at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Food for Thought at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Food for Thought at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

WASHINGTON โ€” I had a wonderful morning attending the โ€œFood for Thoughtโ€ gathering centered on the National Portrait Galleryโ€™s Americaโ€™s Presidents exhibitionโ€”the largest and most comprehensive collection of presidential portraiture outside the White House. Acting Director Elliot Gruber was the featured speaker, and following his presentation, we made our way inside to the Fred W. Smith Gallery.

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Cavalier Trail Park

Cavalier Trail Park

FALLS CHURCH, Va. โ€” Cavalier Trail Park is a small community park in Falls Church, offering a mix of recreational facilities and natural open space. The park provides a convenient outdoor recreation area for nearby residents and visitors, while its trail and natural setting offer an opportunity to experience a quieter side of the Falls Church community.

Located along South Maple Avenue, the park features a paved trail, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and access to the wooded landscape surrounding Tripps Run.

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