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Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember William Lightfoot! He served on the council from 1989-1997. Here is a snapshot of him with his council colleague from Ward 8, Wilhelmina J. Rolark.
Wilhelmina J. Rolark and William P. Lightfoot
January 3, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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Happy Birthday to Rev. James E. Coates! He was first elected in 1968 as the first elected Ward 8 Representative to the DC School Board! In 1974 he was then elected as Ward 8’s first elected Councilmember where he served on the Council until 1977.
Collage of photos of James Coates and Clipping from the Washington Post.
December 30, 2023 at 12:57 PM
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Wishing former Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby May a Happy Birthday! She served on the council from 2015-2017. To celebrate, here’s a re-creation of her 2015 campaign poster for Ward 8 Councilmember!
Purple campaign sign reading. “LaRuby May for DC Council Ward 8. ‘Listening, Learning, Leading.’” LaRuby May speaking outdoors with a microphone.
December 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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Happy 50 years of Home Rule DC ✌️
Reverend Walter Fauntroy flashes the V for victory sign to his supporters at the Hamilton Hotel. Fauntroy just received the news of his victory in the race for D.C. non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives in 1971.
December 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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On this day former Councilmember Harold Brazil was born. Brazil served as Councilmember for Ward 6 from 1991-1997 and as an At-Large Councilmember from 1997-2005. During his time in politics Brazil made an unsuccessful bid for Mayor in 1998.
Harold Brazil Speaking at a podium in 2004. 1990 Harold Brazil Campaign Advertisement for Ward 6 in the Washington Blade. Brazil and an unidentified man standing together. Brazil is wearing a t-shirt that says “The Harold Brazil Team”. Recreation of Harold Brazil’s 2004 re-election logo.
December 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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Prime example would be a recreation of this logo for Jerry A. Moore’s re-election campaign. Just an idea to bring history alive!
Advertisement printed in the Washington City Paper for Councilmember Jerry Moore’s 1984 re-election campaign.
November 7, 2023 at 10:35 PM
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Julius Hobson (far left) in 1968 protesting the appointment of the new Superintendent of District Schools (seated right).

Just a little snipped into what I’ve been working on. Stay tuned for more!
Julius Hobson (far left) in 1968 protesting the appointment of the new Superintendent of District Schools (seated right).
October 10, 2023 at 8:48 PM