The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted July 14, 2024

Images from the 50th re-dedication of the Bethune Memorial on Saturday afternoon.

A veil covers the Bethune Memorial.  The statue was unveiled near the end of the re-dedication ceremony, following remarks by Dr. A. Lois Keith, Chair of the Board, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. 

Some 500 community members and guests attended the ceremony.  There were 325 seats in the tent where the first row was occupied by the Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale, directed by Karl Van Richards (left end of second row).  Another 150 attendees gathered outside the tent. 

Among the dignitaries who addressed the crowd was The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, US. House of Representatives.

Mayor Bowser arrived mid-ceremony, and is seen here greeting City Council Chair Phil Mendelson. Mendelson, who appears to be lunging in for a hug is actually in the process of disengaging from one.

CM Charles Allen is more restrained.

Mayor Bowser was introduced at the podium by Mistress of Ceremonies Jotaka Eaddy, Founder and CEO, The Full Circle Strategies.

The Week Ahead…

Wednesday, July 17

ANC6A Economic Development & Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:30pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

• 1351 C Street, NE.  Zoning Adjustment Application – to construct a penthouse and roof deck to an existing, attached, two-story, flat in the RF-1 zone.  Special exception to the height requirements. 

Thursday, July 18

ANC6D Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

To join the meeting, go here:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84997173383#success

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Tuesday, July 16,

• Safety Walk & Talk.  Meet at 13^th and I Street, SE in the Triangle Park at 5:30pm.  Joining will be officers from MPD’s 1st District and by Councilmember Allen and his staff, and ANC6B Chair Edward Ryder. This will be an opportunity to discuss any concerns with MPD and to hear from them about various initiatives and steps they’re taking to address issues in our neighborhood and the surrounding area.

Friday, July 19

• Friday night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza features Josanne Francis Steel Pan Band in Concert.