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The Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (founded in 1838; known as "the National Cathedral of African Methodism") located at 1518 M Street, NW in Downtown Washington, D.C. Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library
Jayson’s goal was to bring disco to the American shopping center.” [7] By 1980, with 25 locations operating, 2001 began construction of larger clubs in downtown Harrisburg, PA, Cincinnati and Dayton, with a fourth planned for Pittsburgh. This was a change in strategy from building in suburban shopping malls, to accommodate a larger floor ...
Ziegfeld's/Secrets reopened at 1824 Half St., SW, Washington, D.C., a few blocks southwest of its former location. The transfer of its liquor license to the new location was approved, [4] and the club set a "grand opening" date of February 13, 2009. [5] The nondescript building was all black with a neon pink "Z/S" above the door.
The Capital City Club (1979–2009), merged with the Cardinal Club to become the Downtown Clubs of Raleigh [378] The Cardinal Club (1979–2009), merged with the Capital City Club to become the Downtown Clubs of Raleigh [378] The Downtown Clubs of Raleigh (1979) [378] [379] Wilmington. The Cape Fear Club (1866) [380] The City Club at de Rosset ...
The Chitlin' Circuit was a collection of performance venues found throughout the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States. They provided commercial and cultural acceptance for African-American musicians, comedians, and other entertainers following the era of venues run by the "white-owned-and-operated Theatre Owners Booking Association (TOBA)...formed in 1921."
(Washington, D.C.) Peaking at 75% black in the mid-1970s after five previous decades of the Great Migration increased the black population five-fold, DC is 46–49% black in 2018. DC remains the largest African-American percentage population of any state or territory in the mainland US. [citation needed] Adams Morgan; Anacostia; Arboretum ...
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The U Street Corridor or Greater U Street, sometimes known as Cardozo/Shaw, is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. Centered along U Street, the neighborhood is one of Washington's most popular nightlife and entertainment districts, as well as one of the most significant African American heritage districts in the country.