Yes. Now would be a great time for people to read the terrific book #ChocolateCity, by #ChrisMyersAsch and #GeorgeDerekMusgrove. DC’s often unsuccessful struggle against federal government encroachment upon its autonomy goes way back. These authors map out the history in detail.
Two things can be true:
1) The President has legal authority over the D.C. police and the D.C. National Guard that he doesn't have *anywhere else* in the country; &
2) Even if this doesn't set a legal precedent, it sets an ominous *political* precedent for pretextually overriding local government.
1) The President has legal authority over the D.C. police and the D.C. National Guard that he doesn't have *anywhere else* in the country; &
2) Even if this doesn't set a legal precedent, it sets an ominous *political* precedent for pretextually overriding local government.
August 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yes. Now would be a great time for people to read the terrific book #ChocolateCity, by #ChrisMyersAsch and #GeorgeDerekMusgrove. DC’s often unsuccessful struggle against federal government encroachment upon its autonomy goes way back. These authors map out the history in detail.
“What happens in DC doesn’t stay in DC. It often sets precedent for the rest of the country”—#ChocolateCity authors @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch #DCProBono19
November 18, 2024 at 12:28 AM
“What happens in DC doesn’t stay in DC. It often sets precedent for the rest of the country”—#ChocolateCity authors @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch #DCProBono19
Why should folks outside #DC care about DC history or pay attn to what happens here? Bec DC is a battleground and laboratory, say #ChocolateCity authors @gdmusgrove & @chrismyersasch.
November 17, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Why should folks outside #DC care about DC history or pay attn to what happens here? Bec DC is a battleground and laboratory, say #ChocolateCity authors @gdmusgrove & @chrismyersasch.
Eventually DC became the capitol of Black America and the United States of America. #ChocolateCity @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch
November 17, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Eventually DC became the capitol of Black America and the United States of America. #ChocolateCity @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch
After the Civil War the black population in DC tripled and eventually DC became the site of the best educated and most prosperous black community in the US. #ChocolateCity @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch #DCProBono19
November 17, 2024 at 11:08 PM
After the Civil War the black population in DC tripled and eventually DC became the site of the best educated and most prosperous black community in the US. #ChocolateCity @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch #DCProBono19
By 1830 most of DC’s black population was freed and city became a beacon of freedom surrounded by slave states. They started building private schools, churches & benevolent associations for the thriving black community. #chocolatecity @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch
November 17, 2024 at 10:08 PM
By 1830 most of DC’s black population was freed and city became a beacon of freedom surrounded by slave states. They started building private schools, churches & benevolent associations for the thriving black community. #chocolatecity @gdmusgrove @chrismyersasch
“And I say, no we can’t. We can’t be done with discussing race until we understand the deep-seated causes and consequences of racism in America”—Chocolate City author @chrismyersasch #DCProBono19
November 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM
“And I say, no we can’t. We can’t be done with discussing race until we understand the deep-seated causes and consequences of racism in America”—Chocolate City author @chrismyersasch #DCProBono19
“Many white people don’t want to think about race or talk about it or hear about it. They want the discussion to be over. They say the Civil War is over, Civil Rights Act is passed, we had first black President-can’t we be done now?”—@chrismyersasch #DC
November 17, 2024 at 6:17 PM
“Many white people don’t want to think about race or talk about it or hear about it. They want the discussion to be over. They say the Civil War is over, Civil Rights Act is passed, we had first black President-can’t we be done now?”—@chrismyersasch #DC
Day 2 of #ProBonoWeek, Event #2 I’m livetweeting: @DCBarProBono Pro Bono Partnership Luncheon: authors of Chocolate City @chrismyersasch & @Georgemusgrove. #DChref="/hashtag/DCProBono19" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#DCProBono19 #DC
November 13, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Day 2 of #ProBonoWeek, Event #2 I’m livetweeting: @DCBarProBono Pro Bono Partnership Luncheon: authors of Chocolate City @chrismyersasch & @Georgemusgrove. #DChref="/hashtag/DCProBono19" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#DCProBono19 #DC