Nora Naranjo-Morse
Historical marker location:
482 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Avenue Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Maryland Avenue Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2020
Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1953
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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.