Dunbar Theater/Southern Aid Society

Historical marker location:

1903 7th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Northwest and T Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1901-1903 Seventh Street, NW

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.