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111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss - by Lauri Williamson (Paperback)

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  • Washington, DC is filled with unexpected stories in Black history and culture.
  • About the Author: Lauri Williamson is a licensed tour guide and entrepreneur.
  • 240 Pages
  • History, African American
  • Series Name: 111 Places

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About the Book



"Whether you have visited Washington, DC several times or have been here all your life, 111 Places In Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss will give you some surprising new insights into the city. You'll learn about the largest attempted escape from slavery on record, the first Black millionaire, and the official dance of Washington, DC. This book sheds new light on some beloved businesses and introduces others that are sure to become favorites. It weaves its way through all four quadrants of the city to help locals and experienced travelers learn more, explore more, and do more. Experience a more inclusive look into the city with historical narratives that have often been overlooked or excluded."--



Book Synopsis



Washington, DC is filled with unexpected stories in Black history and culture. Learn more, explore more, and experience the nation's capital from a whole new perspective.

Whether you have visited Washington, DC several times or have been here all your life, 111 Places In Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss will give you some surprising new insights into the city.

You'll learn about the largest attempted escape from slavery on record, the first Black millionaire, and the official dance of Washington, DC. This book sheds new light on some beloved businesses and introduces others that are sure to become favorites. It weaves its way through all four quadrants of the city to help locals and experienced travelers learn more, explore more, and do more. Experience a more inclusive look into the city with historical narratives that have often been overlooked or excluded.



Review Quotes




"The D.C.-based tour guide set out to write 111 Places [in Black Culture in Washington DC] after feeling that not many African American stories were being told regularly, then finding a wealth of places related to Black history."-- "Afar"



About the Author



Lauri Williamson is a licensed tour guide and entrepreneur. She grew up in New Jersey, moved to Washington to attend Howard University and fell in love with the city. She enjoys creating experiences that both educate and enlighten visitors to DC.

David Wardrick, Digital Storyteller, is a lifelong resident of the Washington, DC region, where he focuses on visual media production. He is an award-winning photographer and videographer with four decades of production experience. David's work has been featured in USA Today, NASA-TV, multiple books, magazines, and across social media. He has a passion for the history of the nation's capital.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.04 Inches (H) x 5.45 Inches (W) x .74 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.06 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: African American
Series Title: 111 Places
Publisher: Emons Verlag Gmbh
Format: Paperback
Author: Lauri Williamson
Language: English
Street Date: June 19, 2024
TCIN: 90988029
UPC: 9783740820039
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-3646
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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