Sankofa Video Books & Cafe owners Shirkiana and Haile Gerima will hold a press conference related to the DC Council’s impending vote to approve their tax abatement, and their plans to join the movement to save legacy black business in gentrifying DC. Don’t Mute DC and Howard University researchers will also announce focus groups and future forums related to black businesses and communication/cultural divides at this event. 

SANKOFA PRESS CONFERENCE

4 p.m. Tue., 7/9 at Sankofa, 2714 Georgia Ave NW.

RSVP: info@jaycalipr.com 

BARRY FARM HISTORIC DESIGNATION

Speak out at this hearing about designating Barry Farm a DC historic landmark. First established after the Civil War to give land to formerly enslaved people, Barry Farm more recently was the birthplace of Junkyard Band and site of demolished public housing. Landmark status aims to preserve this history and continue the conversation about affordable housing in DC. 

12:30 p.m. Thurs. 7/11 at 441 Fourth Street, NW - 220 South. 

RSVP: daniel@empowerdc.org

DEFEND HEALTH CARE IN THE EAST

While the DC council restored vital operating funds to the only medical facility in Ward 7/8 in the short term, the city still plans close UMC in 2023. Please come out to this strategy meeting to make sure Ward 7/8’s health needs do not get sidelined AGAIN in the proposed transition to a new hospital. Our seniors and residents are counting on your support.

6-8 p.m. Thurs., 7/11 United Medical Center, 1301 Southern Ave SE. Conference Room 2 &3.

RSVP:  wblegay@dcna.org