Today’s Headlines – January 31, 2024

Discover DC’s tourist plan, Black History Month festival, and more!

Good afternoon! Today’s newsletter highlights the efforts to turn Gallery Place/Chinatown into a tourist attraction, the return of the Know Thyself Book Fair, the celebration of African American art, and the renaming of St. Augustine Catholic School in Washington, D.C.

D.C.’s Chinatown aims for top tourist spot with new agenda

A newly formed task force presented a plan to turn Gallery Place/Chinatown in Washington D.C. into a nationally renowned tourist attraction and engine of economic development. The plan includes a Clean & Safe Agenda, which aims to collaborate with D.C. government agencies around curbing crime and drugs throughout the area.

Maroon resistance by black authors featured at book fair

The Know Thyself Book Fair returns for its seventh year, featuring Black self-published authors across various genres, including history, poetry, art, prose, and children’s literature. The event aims to inspire and motivate young people by highlighting the history of Maroon resistance in the U.S and providing a platform for Black authors to showcase their literary works.

African American art focus at ASALH’s 98th Black History Luncheon

Discover the rich and diverse history of African American art and its enduring impact on global culture. Join the Association for the Study of African American Life and History as they explore the theme of “African Americans and the Arts” at their 98th annual Black History Month Festival Luncheon.

St. Augustine Catholic Church: A pillar of faith and community in D.C.

The oldest Catholic school in Washington, D.C. has been honored with a street renaming ceremony. St. Augustine Catholic School, which was established in 1858 to educate African American children, was recognized for its rich history and spiritual legacy.

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