Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 @ 5:00:pm
ASAS DC Presents: "Play with a Purpose" - A Field Day Fundraiser!
Kraken Kourts & Skates
Alethia Tanner Park
More detailsIn celebration of NoMa’s beautiful new Alethia Tanner Park, and in honor of the park’s namesake, the NoMa BID is hosting Alethia Tanner Day. Alethia was a formerly enslaved woman who purchased her freedom and the freedom of 23 family members and friends with money she earned by selling produce at outdoor markets. Alethia worked at a market in President’s Square, now known as Lafayette Square, where one of her customers was said to be President Thomas Jefferson. She likely also worked in the Jefferson White House. She continued to help the Black community and became a champion of education for Black people in the District. This day-long event will honor Alethia’s spirit of entrepreneurialism with the inclusion of a pop-up outdoor market, Neighbors DC, featuring all women of color vendors and makers. Other activities include:
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