Cathy Hughes
Historical marker location:
337 H Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and 4th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on H Street Northeast.)
Multi-Media & Radio Pioneer. Hub, Home, Heart: Greater H Street NE 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.