BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240417T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240417T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609896649 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240418T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240418T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609898698 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240419T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240419T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609900747 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240420T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240420T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609902796 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240421T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240421T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609904845 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240424T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240424T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609907918 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240425T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240425T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609914063 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240426T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240426T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609918160 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240427T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240427T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609922257 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240501T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240501T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609926354 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240502T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240502T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609931475 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240503T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240503T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609937620 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240504T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240504T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609940693 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240505T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240505T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609944790 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240508T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240508T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609947863 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240509T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240509T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609950936 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240510T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240510T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609954009 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240511T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240511T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609956058 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240512T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240512T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609960155 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240515T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240515T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609963228 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p .m. from April 17th - May 16th.\nMay 1 Reception: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p .m.\nExplore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts\, including protest mat erials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing journe y towards achieving taxation WITH representation.\n\nTour the exhibition on April 24th!\n\nTour 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m.\nTour 2: 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nThe exhib ition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.\n\nMay 1 Reception: \n\nFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, Museum Stu dies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion\, from 8:0 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.\, guests are encouraged to join the reception after-par ty\, where light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.\ n\nGuest Speaker: Bernard Demczuk\n\nBernard Demczuk\, Ph.D.\, is a 50-year resident of Washington\, DC\, living in the historic Shaw community. He is active in community\, corporate\, academic\, labor\, and government relati ons. Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from Geor ge Washington University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African American Cultural Historian at the Un iversity of District Columbia\, the NMAAHC\, the DC Police Academy\, and Be n’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and African A merican history and culture from George Washington University (BS\, Univers ity of Maryland\, MS\, American University). He lectures widely on Black hi story and culture\, labor history\, community relations\, and governmental policy. DTEND:20240516T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260416T114053Z DTSTART:20240516T170000Z GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Gallery 5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_46135609965277 URL:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-move ment END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR