The School of the Three Bs
Historical marker location:
603 50th St NE, Hillbrook, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Nannie Helen Burroughs Boulevard Northeast and 50th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on Nannie Helen Burroughs Boulevard Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2009
A Self-Reliant People. Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail
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The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.