D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has credited former D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange for bringing D.C. Emancipation Day to fruition, and the holiday continues to be celebrated with a parade, festival, and concert.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has credited former D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange for bringing D.C. Emancipation Day to fruition, and the holiday continues to be celebrated with a parade, festival, and concert.

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