- Civil rights Icon Jesse Jackson "paints" his face on the mural at Ben's Chili Bowl during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the restaurant on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- Legendary Go-Go band Rare Essence performs during the 60th anniversary celebration of Ben's Chili Bowl on U St. in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- The Ben Ali family is presented with a stamp in honor of the late Ben Ali, founder of Ben's Chili Bowl during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- Radio hosts Tony Perkins and Donny Simpson on stage during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- Civil Rights icon Jesse Jackson shares a laugh with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser during the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22, 2018. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- Radio hosts Tony Perkins, Donny Simpson, and Joe Madison pay tribute to Aretha Franklin during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- New street signs unveiled in front of Ben’s Chili Bowl during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
- American jazz singer, Maysa performs during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)
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