The Washington Informer continued its sixtieth anniversary yr with the opening of the Visible Legacy Exhibit at Gallery O on H in Northeast D.C. The exhibit showcases six a long time of historical past, tradition, and neighborhood management by way of highly effective photographs from the Informer’s archives.
The night additionally featured a regional Chamber of Commerce management discussion board, bringing collectively leaders from the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce, Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Washington Black Chamber of Commerce, together with rising voices and neighborhood companions.
Visitors stuffed the gallery and courtyard, participating in dialog, reflection, and networking all through the evening. This photograph story captures moments from the Visible Legacy Exhibit, the chamber panel dialogue, and the neighborhood connections that outlined the occasion.
Regional chamber leaders shared insights on enterprise development and neighborhood affect through the discussion board at Gallery O on H. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.Panelists exchanged tales and laughter whereas discussing the way forward for enterprise and collaboration within the DMV. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.Elizabeth Booker Houston, professionally generally known as Booker Squared, spoke on the WIN Exhibit Reception & Regional Enterprise Discussion board, sharing insights on regulation, public well being, and civic engagement on the Visible Legacy Exhibit opening. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.Group members stuffed Gallery O on H’s courtyard to have interaction with chamber leaders and have a good time the Visible Legacy Exhibit. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.Leaders and neighborhood members related through the reception, constructing new relationships throughout the area. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.Conversations continued all through the night as company mirrored on the Informer’s position in shaping D.C.’s story. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.Visitors explored The Washington Informer’s Visible Legacy Exhibit, that includes a timeline of defining moments in D.C.’s historical past over six a long time. Credit score: Keith Golden Jr.
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