The Howard Theatre Walk of Fame

Historical marker location:

1821 7th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

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

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.