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Rest in power, Roberta Flack. This one hits particularly hard for those of us in Ward 6, where the upstairs room at Mr. Henry's is colloquially known as "the Roberta Flack room" and still hosts live music multiple nights every week.

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we need to come together as a ward and as a city if we are to ever achieve true self determination. looking for a way to do some good? the ward 8 free dc meeting is on march 5th. location is steps from the metro. for all of ward 8 -- from shepherd parkway to canal park. 💪🏾 bring a neighbor.

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Worried about DC Home Rule? Yeah, us too! We're building the cultural and political movement it will take to protect Home Rule and win dignity for DC. Join our next Campaign Orientation on Wed. at 6 PM to learn our strategy and how you can get involved: freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

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If you’re in DC join the @freedcproject.bsky.social movement! We’re looking to build power — researchers have empirically found that it takes 3.5% of a community to sustain a revolution ✊🏽 Black and Indigenous leaders have been ON educating and capacity building…how do we fit in? freedcproject.org

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For folks in DC, it’s a great time to plug into the @freedcproject.bsky.social! www.nbcwashington.com/news/preside...

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Happening Monday night: @alexdodds.bsky.social of @freedcproject.bsky.social will be speaking. The #ward3dc @freedcproject.bsky.social will be happening at the Tenleytown Library at the same time. If you can't make it on Monday night, reach out to me. Channel your anxiety into the work. It's the

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This president seems to think otherwise but we know DC communities are already absolutely, flawlessly beautiful. DC, we want to hear from you! What do you value about our people here? Share your views and help push back against this president's insults and lies: freedcproject.org/news/tell-us...

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That's the way to do it

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Join our Ward 2 team for a Community Kickoff! We’ll have food, games, music, and a chance to learn about the campaign. Members who live in Ward 2 will be there to welcome you, help you connect with neighbors, & have a great time! 📆 Feb 22 @ 2 PM 📍 1300 Eye Street NW Register: bit.ly/free-dc-ward-2

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Looking for weekend plans? Join us tomorrow for a guided tour of "Up from the People," an exhibit at MLK Library. We'll learn about the original 1960s Free DC campaign and discuss how that campaign can inform our organizing today. RSVP: freedcproject.org/event-list/u... #BlackHistoryMonth

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DC drag is hear to stay. Last night we made it clear that they might take our institutions but they cannot take our art. Art gives us courage and connection, which we know authoritarians will seek to destroy. Thanks to everyone who joined us, including Pussy Noir and @wkamaubell.bsky.social!

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We've heard that the administration wants to "clean up" DC. This will almost certainly increase the risk of police violence here. DC communities are already beautiful and we deserve dignity and respect. Join us at noon today at BLM Plaza to say Love DC, Dump Trump: freedcproject.org/event-list/l...

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Trump has said he wants to "crack down" on DC. We know that means more police violence against the people here. We reject these attempts to interfere in DC communities. On Friday, join us for a community rally and speakout at 12 PM at Black Lives Matter Plaza. freedcproject.org/event-list/l...

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Trump said no drag shows at the Kennedy Center. DC says: this is our house, we’ll do it anyways. Join us and @claudiajonesschool.bsky.social @harrietsdreams.bsky.social @dykemarch.bsky.social + more for a dance party TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. freedcproject.org/event-list/d...

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GET UP, GET DOWN:

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I’m attending this tonight. If you’re in the DC area, you should too!

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Tomorrow's Campaign Orientation is shifting to Zoom because of the forecasted winter storm — and we want EVERYONE to join us for this one. JOIN US to learn our strategy in this moment and help build the movement it will take to win dignity. Tomorrow, 6 PM, on Zoom: bit.ly/freedc-feb-11

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Join @freedcproject.bsky.social Tuesday Feb 11 for an in-person campaign orientation to learn what this effort is all about, their plan to win #DCStatehood, and how you can be part of it. freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

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On Thursday, February 6, Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-5) announced his intent to re-introduce the “Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident (BOWSER)” Act, a bill attempting to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Our message to Andy Ogles is clear: mind your own state.

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DC law requires gender affirming care not be denied. Send a letter to DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Wayne Turnage, and CEO of Children’s National Hospital Michelle Riley-Brown to reinstate this care immediately.

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Uno reverse card, DC-style 🔄 via @washingtonian.bsky.social: www.washingtonian.com/2025/02/04/a...

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It’s time to organize. DC folks, our next campaign orientation is coming up on Tuesday, February 11. Learn what we’re building and how you can get involved: freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

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“The real fork in the road is between democracy and autocracy.” — @raskin.house.gov

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TONIGHT: Nobody elected Elon Musk. At 5 PM tonight, multiple movements will rally outside the U.S. Treasury against Musk's unconstitutional seizure of government financial systems. Join members of Free DC, @moveon.org, @indivisible.org and many more: mobilize.us/s/wkUNUp?utm...

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The people of DC will experience this administration in uniquely bad ways. But the people here also have unique power — and we’re going to need to use it. Free DC is a new campaign setting out to build the movement it will take to win dignity for DC. Follow @freedcproject.bsky.social + learn more:

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Federal workers serve our country and our communities every day. What's happening right now is antithetical to the values of public service — and that's on purpose. 🧵

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Worried about home rule given the current political climate? Don't fret & doomscroll: ORGANIZE! Join @freedcproject.bsky.social for their January Ward 6 meeting THIS Thursday, Jan 30. freedcproject.org/event-list/w...

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Despite this injustice, we know that Karon’s life mattered. It mattered to his family, his loved ones, and his community — even if it did not matter to his government.

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Want to learn more about the effort to win dignity for DC communities and affirm our right to govern ourselves? Join us tonight for our next Campaign Orientation starting at 6 PM on Zoom: freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

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It’s cold outside but we’re heating things up at the Black Cat Anti Inaugural Ball! @freedcproject.bsky.social

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TONIGHT⚡️ Apathy is out! Taking up space for liberation is in! Come out tonight for the Anti-Inaugural Ball @ Black Cat. We’ll be there and want to rock with you! DC belongs to the people here and no one else. Tickets: www.blackcatdc.com/shows/anti-i...

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Tens of thousands of people are gathering in DC today for the #PeoplesMarch. We rise in solidarity for the communities and people of DC who deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. #FreeDC

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Mobilize your local community to become part of Free DC! Ward teams will discuss strategies for building community power through neighbor-to-neighbor organizing, including house parties, doorknocking, community events, and more. Visit our website to get involved: freedcproject.org/events #FreeDC

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At UDC teach-in hearing about how DC residents were stripped of rights in 1800, then had home rule, then in the 1870s in reaction to Black men voting, stripped of rights again until 1970’s struggle for modern home rule @ankitjaindc.bsky.social Kelsye Adams Derek Musgrove @freedcproject.bsky.social

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The call for a #FreeDC is not new. Community activists have been fighting for dignity and self-determination for the people of DC for generations. We recognize and acknowledge these leaders who won transformative victories that make DC as strong as it is today. Learn more at freedcproject.org

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Please join this fight for freedom and justice!

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The people of DC deserve dignity and respect — but that's not what this Congress has given us. Learn more about #FreeDC and how you can be part of the movement to build the power it will take to protect our people and our communities from a hostile administration. 📆 Wednesday, Jan 22 🕕 6:00 PM

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We're building power to make DC’s demand for full democratic representation un-ignorable. Our communities deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join the effort to win it. #FreeDC

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