Equality in Public Education
Historical marker location:
799 7th Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Southwest and G Street Southwest on 7th Street Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2004
River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest 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.