Sites tagged "African American History": 3
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National Training School for Women and Girls
Founded in 1909, the National Training School for Women and Girls educated Black women from around the world. Unlike other prominent Black schools, such as the Tuskegee Institute, the founders did not…
Ebenezer United Methodist Church: The church congregation has existed since the 19th century.
Known as “Little Ebenezer” in the mid-19th century, the Ebenezer United Methodist Church became one of the first African American congregations on Capitol Hill and the first public school in DC open…
Whitelaw Hotel: The Whitelaw apartment-hotel stands as a unique place of meeting and public accommodation for prominent African Americans during segregation.
The Whitelaw Hotel showcases an early example of minority real estate development. It was financed and built entirely by African American entrepreneurs, investors, designers, and craftsmen. Associated…