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This isn't Washington, it's D.C.—and it belongs to the people. On this episode of Unpacked, join host Aislyn Greene as she meets the D.C. locals who are shaping the city. They share the diverse communities, places, and histories that make the district unique. From a blossoming food scene to thriving cultural legacies, discover the D.C. that most tourists miss.  In this episode, you'll learn Histories to explore beyond the National Mall.  How locals experience the vibrancy of D.C.'s food, culture and art scenes.  What makes some of D.C.'s most historic neighborhoods—such as the U Street Corridor and Dupont Circle—really shine.  Don't miss these moments [03:25] Aerosmith, the Smithsonian, and the oddball story that started it all.  [09:58] Diverse foods and divisive fruits in a cult-favorite restaurant.  [20:01] 250 artists in 2 miles: A creative community far beyond the capital city.  [35:17] Touring a temple of musical icons.  [36:11] They started this legendary festival with a napkin.  Meet this week's guests Sunny Sumter, the president and CEO of the DC Jazz Fest Jeff Miller, founder of the DC Cycling Concierge Marquett Milton, historic interpreter at the African American Civil War Museum Kevin Tien, the executive chef and owner of Moon Rabbit Monica Alford, founder and CEO of Wild Side Media  Resources —Read the transcript of this episode.  —Listen to Chuck Brown's version of “It Don't Mean a Thing.” —Explore Joe Brotherton's music. Want to plan your own DC trip? Aislyn shares a Google Map and her full itinerary here. Where to Stay Eaton DC Rosewood DC Salamander DC >>>Explore even more of Afar's favorite hotels in Washington D.C. Where to Eat and Drink Moon Rabbit The Press Club DC Oyster Oyster,  A. Kitchen + Bar St Vincent Wine (for live jazz) Lutece River Club DC Fiola Mare Dogon Yellow Georgetown Baked & Wired Buck's Fishing and Camping Activities Bike tour with DC Cycling Concierge Walking tour with U Street Time Travel Walking tour with DC Design Tours Arena Stage Culture House National Portrait Gallery  >>>Explore more places to eat and explore with Afar's D.C. travel guide. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. ** Bonus Opportunity: What's one tricky travel topic you want us to unpack? Send us a voice message here, for a chance to weigh in and be featured in an upcoming episode. **

On today's bonus destination special episode we are bringing to life one of America's most iconic destinations, its capital city and somewhere everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime - Washington DC.Now, when you think of Washington, DC, what comes to mind? The towering obelisk of the Washington Monument? The sprawling grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial? The iconic steps of the U.S. Capitol or the regal beauty of the White House, framed perfectly by the National Mall? These landmarks are like touchstones of American history, and all within walking distance. But they also offer a striking juxtaposition to what DC is today: a city that is constantly evolving, modernising, and embracing diversity at every corner.DC is a city bursting with energy. Colourful neighbourhoods like Georgetown with its cobblestone streets and boutique shops, and the trendy U Street Corridor, once known as 'Black Broadway,' where jazz music still pulses in the air are wonderful to stroll around. And it's really grown into a bit of a culinary hub, too. From Ethiopian spots in Adams Morgan to Michelin-starred restaurants pushing boundaries in neighbourhoods like Shaw, DC has become a real food lover's city. For those travelling on a budget, there are so many free experiences on offer in the city. Whether you're exploring the Smithsonian museums, taking a stroll along the National Mall, or taking in the city's beautiful green spaces, DC will leave you with unforgettable memories, without draining your wallet.DC will host WorldPride 2025 and the city will become a global hub of celebration, inclusivity, and pride, welcoming visitors from around the world. To help guide us through the city, I'm joined today by Ryan Bos, head of the Capital Pride Alliance. Even if you're listening after the glitter of WorldPride has settled, don't worry—this episode is packed with tips and insights that will make your visit to DC memorable at any time of year.Destination Recap:Smithsonian Museums The White House Capitol Building National Air and Space Museum National Museum of American History National Gallery of Art National Museum of Natural History Annie's Paramount Steakhouse ThreeFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar Ben's Chili Bowl – The original Ben's Chili Bowl is located at 1213 U Street NW, in the U Street Corridor area of the Northwest quadrant.National ZooThomas Jefferson MemorialNational Arboretum If you enjoyed this episode and feel inspired to visit DC, then head to washington.org 5 Nights Washington DC from £1,439ppTravelbag offers 5 nights staying at the 4* Washington Hilton from £1,439pp including direct return flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic. Selected Departures in May and June 2025. Book by 30th November 2024. Price based on two adults. To book, Call Travelbag on 0203 393 9620 or visit www.travelbag.co.uk. All packages subject to availability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“In the 1970s and 1980s, a portion of 14th Street became known primarily for its red-light district. Several strip clubs and massage parlors were concentrated roughly between New York Avenue and K Street, while prostitutes plied their trade around Logan Circle. However, rising land values eventually pushed out the adult businesses. The Source Theatre, founded by Bart Whiteman in 1977, was given some credit for the area's revival. Whiteman stood outside the theater to escort people inside in order to make them feel safer.[5] During the 1980s and 1990s, Logan Circle, although dominated by Victorian homes that had survived mostly untouched by redevelopment or riots, was considered an unsafe neighborhood by many due to overt drug use and prostitution that existed in the neighborhood.[17][18] During this period, property values in the area began to increase, but issues of homelessness in the area came to the forefront. Fourteenth Street, NW became widely viewed as Washington's red light district. It also became an area for small, independent theater companies that acquired relatively cheap space north of the circle.” -Wikipedia. “I sat on the benches, walked on the streets, moved on the grass, and roamed the parks within Logan Circle, Shaw neighborhood, The U Street Corridor, and 14th Street NW in Washington D.C. as a five-year old in the late 1990's. I frequently encountered, conversed with, saw the sex work, saw the sex workers, and hung out with pimps, brothel keepers, clients, customers, madams, procurers, and panderers the most in Logan Circle, The Shaw neighborhood, The U Street Corridor, and 14th Street NW at that time. I saw pimping, brothel keeping, madaming, procuring, pandering, customering, and clienteling the most at Logan Circle, 14th Street NW, Shaw neighborhood, and The U Street Corridor.” Antonio Myers. “Procuring, pimping, or pandering is the facilitation or provision of a prostitute or other sex worker in the arrangement of a sex act with a customer.[1] A procurer, colloquially called a pimp (if male) or a madam (if female, though the term pimp has often been used for female procurers as well) or a brothel keeper, is an agent for prostitutes who collects part of their earnings. The procurer may receive this money in return for advertising services, physical protection, or for providing and possibly monopolizing a location where the prostitute may solicit clients. Like prostitution, the legality of certain actions of a madam or a pimp vary from one region to the next.” -Wikipedia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

For this week's roundup, we're talking about some pretty notable D.C. renovations — one for an outdoor music venue and the other that's at the heart of the U Street Corridor. Plus we're going to get hype about some women's soccer news. Check out more about these stories, from our colleagues around town: https://dcist.com/story/22/12/02/carter-barron-amphitheatre-rock-creek-park-renovation-alliance/ https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2022/12/02/muriel-bowser-dc-reissue-reeves-center-rfp.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/05/spirit-audi-field-2023-home-games/ And our morning newsletter has even more big news for you (like this week, we've been covering the shooting at Metro Center station), so be sure to subscribe. You can also follow along on Twitter! We're at @citycast_dc. And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With folks like Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and countless teachers, doctors, and business people living and commiserating in DC's famed U Street Corridor, the DC Renaissance was born. And it was DC that paved the way for Harlem.

CulturalDC presents the second video installation in partnership with Baltimore-based curator Teri Henderson. The exhibit, “SUBVERSIONS,” will be projected onto the windows of CulturalDC’s Source Theatre in the historic 14th and U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington, D.C. “As An Enemy” is a multichannel video installation showing the corruption of the Baltimore City Police Department. Curated in collaboration with Baltimore based writer Brandon Soderberg, “As An Enemy” offers a stark microcosm of corrupt police forces across the country. The exhibition creates space for the victims of police brutality by telling the unique story of Black men and women victimized by the Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF)—a plainclothes police squad, led by the diabolical Wayne Jenkins, established to maintain the racist legacy of “law and order” in Baltimore City, following the 2015 murder of Freddie Gray. In response to Gray’s murder—during which Baltimore Police officers broke his spine and crushed his throat—the city erupted in weeks of proper protest and righteous outrage. In response to that outrage from citizens, the GTTF terrorized Baltimoreans—stealing money and drugs, while causing violence, terror and death. They often targeted known drug dealers, knowing their cries of injustice would be ignored by the judicial system.

A candid conversation about the highs and lows of being a Black Woman running a business in the male-dominated industry of Barbering. Lesley "Lady Clipper" Bryant has a love for design that began as a natural interest and motivated her to pursue formal study at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C. Her knowledge of concept and design development has flourished over the years, as she's taken on different opportunities – from graphic design projects to event planning and marketing – to continuously stay on top of current trends. Lesley's passion for precision, artistry, and people ultimately led her to the beauty industry, where she's thrived as a barber-stylist. She understands her clients and creates looks that embody clean construction, elegant lines, and individual personality. Her mission is bring out the best of your style with a look that speaks for itself. In May of 2017, Lesley proudly opened the doors the Lady Clipper Barbershop, where you can expect exceptional client service in a lively environment. Lady Clipper Barbershop is located in the U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington, D.C. 

Akil Wilson is a proud Uptown DC native and has made the U Street Corridor his stomping grounds for many years. He's the founder and 1/2 of The Blvck Broadway Show, DC's #1 podcast highlighting music, politics, and culture now recording at Eaton House also in Washington, DC. Akil recently opened his own barbershop, aptly naming it "neat." - Always lowercase with a period at the end. The guys talk about being culture creators who walk the fine line that separates Old DC and New DC, and how Geronimo has managed to fly under the radar since his return from New Orleans. #NecessaryListening Listen to Robert Jay's "Can't Believe It" [R E D U X] - https://bit.ly/2LRkt9R Collins + Keys N°1 is Now Available. For A Limited Time - https://collinskeys.shop When in DC, visit neat. for your next haircut: www.instagram.com/neatdc https://book.thecut.co/neat 955 L'enfant Plaza North Suite 116 Washington, DC Follow Akil: https://linktr.ee/blvckbroadway www.instagram.com/blvckbroadway www.twitter.com/UStFresh Follow Geronimo Knows: www.instagram.com/geronimoknows www.twitter.com/GeronimoKnows Follow All The Fly Kids: www.instagram.com/alltheflykids linktr.ee/alltheflykids Follow Fairground Inc: www.instagram.com/fairgroundinc linktr.ee/fairgroundtimes The All the Fly Kids Show is where the cool, calm and connected talk straight – no chaser. Your host, Geronimo Knows, sits down each week with culture creators you [should] know specializing in moments of good taste in the arts, fashion, food, business and more. A necessary listen for the urban lifestyle enthusiast.

1. Kristen Stewart turns 28 today - what was her character's name in Twilight? 2. #DontMuteDC was trending on social and people gathered in the U Street Corridor because a cell phone store was told to silence this kinds of DC home grown music? 3.Felicity Huffman and 13 other defendants plead guilty in the College admission scandal - what show did she play Lynette in? 4. Tonight the GRAMMYS on the Hill will be presented in DC - Yolanda Adams is being honored. What category has she won GRAMMY awards in? 5. Lin Manuel Miranda crowdsources the name for a cafe inside a new exhibit centered around which Musical? 6. The guy who plays the President on Saturday Night Life was teasing on twitter a run for office of his own... It's likely Fake News.

On May 12th, 2018, Washington DC rejoiced together in the name of funk, and it was good. The 5th Annual Funk Parade filled the historic U Street Corridor with music and maDCap was there to capture the energy. Our own David Ross was one of the festival organizers this year and Dan Bloom was lucky enough to run into him and snag a few minutes while walking together down U Street. You'll also hear impromptu appearances by our friends Amy Saidman of Story District and Philippa Hughes of Women of Uncertain Age and you'll hear music by Dave Rob, Batala Washington Women's Drum Corps, and Be'la Dona, the dynamo all-woman GoGo band. See Tony Lopez's (LopezArts) photos of the parade at our facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/FunkParade18madcap Thanks to David, Amy, Philippa, Justin, Chris, Tony, and all the organizers, artists, and sponsors who keep the funk alive. Funk Parade: http://funkparade.org Batalá Washington: http://batalawashington.com Amy at Story District: http://storydistrict.org Philippa's podcast: https://soundcloud.com/pink-line-project Be'la Dona Band: http://www.beladonaband.com/

On May 12th, 2018, Washington DC rejoiced together in the name of funk, and it was good. The 5th Annual Funk Parade filled the historic U Street Corridor with music and maDCap was there to capture the energy. Our own David Ross was one of the festival organizers this year and Dan Bloom was lucky enough to run into him and snag a few minutes while walking together down U Street. You'll also hear impromptu appearances by our friends Amy Saidman of Story District and Philippa Hughes of Women of Uncertain Age and you'll hear music by Dave Rob, Batala Washington Women's Drum Corps, and Be'la Dona, the dynamo all-woman GoGo band. See Tony Lopez's (LopezArts) photos of the parade at our facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/FunkParade18madcap Thanks to David, Amy, Philippa, Justin, Chris, Tony, and all the organizers, artists, and sponsors who keep the funk alive. Funk Parade: http://funkparade.org Batalá Washington: http://batalawashington.com Amy at Story District: http://storydistrict.org Philippa's podcast: https://soundcloud.com/pink-line-project Be'la Dona Band: http://www.beladonaband.com/

We have a special edition of the DC Scene-In-Review Podcast today. The fifth annual Funk Parade took place this past Saturday at the U Street Corridor, and we were there to capture some of the festivities. This special episode features music from the JoGo Project, the Ron Holloway Band, Gordon Sterling and the People, and Dior Ashley Brown and the dAB Band, as well as interviews with Kymone Freeman of We Act Radio and Gordon Sterling of Nappy Riddem and Gordon Sterling and the People. So without further ado, we present the Funk Parade Scene-In-Review.

Right now is a great time to be an investor. You have a chance to build some long-term wealth in this inflationary market.  Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report.Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I’m in front of a great listing that just sold in Ledroit Park. It’s a two-unit property with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on the upper level and two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the lower level. This type of unit is fantastic for an investor or someone who wanted to live in one unit and rent out the other. I’ve got a three-unit property that will hit the market in U Street Corridor that would be perfect for an investor as well. Right now there’s a great opportunity to get rental income. Right now there’s a great opportunity to get rental income. We’re in an inflationary market and rent prices tend to correspond with that inflation. Picking up something in that two- to four-unit range for a great 30-year fixed rate will create a really nice long-term wealth building opportunity.If you would like to talk more about opportunities in the marketplace or you would like some information on our three-unit listing that will hit the market soon, feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! 

Carpe diem, baby. In part 3 of our 4-part miniseries on Storytelling, we go deep on the role the present in shaping our stories. We explore the power of being able to bring new awareness to what you see right now using the wise words of the late writer David Foster Wallace (this is water!). We also learn about how being really clear about what’s real in your present is key not just to telling the Story of You but to feeling sane in the process. Sharon also dishes on some of her favorite shopping destinations around DC. Oh and there are some crazy prancing deer that show up which lead Sharon to record the this episode in two-parts. Seriously? Seriously! Enjoy!   I so loved that the recording of this show kicked off with me being surprised by seeing a doe and 3 fawns prance around the shallow waters of Lake Wallenpaupack. The fawns were living it up –  jumping here, there and everywhere seemingly enjoying the splashing and fun of it as much as my own little toddlers are on this Labor Day weekend trip. In this episode, I shared a few of my favorite excerpts of a marvelous speech that I witnessed in 2005 back at my alma mater Kenyon College. (Oh boy, did I love my 3 years living on this hill surrounded by cornfields.) The speech, This is Water, was given by the sadly now diseased author David Foster Wallace. The opening vignette of the speech still blows my mind a bit:   There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, “Morning, boys, how’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes, “What the hell is water?” … The immediate point of the fish story is that the most obvious, ubiquitous, important realities are often the ones that are the hardest to see and talk about.   For those who are interested in seeing the full text of the speech, you can do so here. You can also purchase a beautiful little hardcover volume, which is a delight for any bibliophile, especially one in the middle of a life transition. It’s a book I find myself reaching for at not infrequent intervals. I wish I could personally transport you back to that sunny day in May in Gambier, Ohio to experience the speech yourself. In lieu of inventing time travel, I will share that you can listen the audio for yourself. The two key ideas I explore on the topic of The Present are: That it’s possible to see the water. We have the choice of consciousness and an ever expansive ability to grow the scope of what we see. This isn’t a yes or no – I did it or I didn’t do it – kind of choice. This is an active practice that we must choose (or not choose) every day. That cozying up to what’s real for you right now is critical not just to moving you to where you want to be, but to finding a sense of peace and sanity in the here and now. Curious to go deeper on the sufficiency (“I have enough”) vs. scarcity (“There’s not enough” or “I need more”) mindset that I reference in this show?  Lynne Twist’s book Soul of Money is a great first stop. At the end of the podcast, I shared a beautiful, fully present experience I had had in the past week. Oddly – because I’m not much for shopping these days – this experience included my heading into and out of several spots in the U Street Corridor of NW, Washington, D.C. In case you are curious to check them out, they are: Fyubi Makeup and Brow Studio – I love this place. I head here every few months to have my brows shaped. The owner, Flami Garioni, is a true inspiration and I’m delighted to report that she’s agreed to be a guest on the podcast. Stay tuned! Good Wood – This shop has furnished a great deal of my living spaces over the years. Beautiful vintage/antique pieces. On this day I got some great end of summer steals, including a dress crafted by a design team that I adore, Osei Duro. Osei Duro is a small fashion house based in Los Angeles, CA and Accra, Ghana. Each piece is not only beautiful, but I always rest easy knowing that I can feel good about how it was created as well. Redeem – I popped into this clothing boutique and came across a pop up shop for Be Clean, which sells products for your body, mind, and home that are chemical-free and american-made. I’m obsessed with this lip stain that I got on this visit. It’s stellar and I can’t wait to learn more about Be Clean and it’s intriguing product lineup. I became interested in this wellness movement in make up and skin care when I stumbled across Follain in Boston on a visit there this summer. Sadly, I was pressed for time and so haven’t been able to explore there a ton…yet! (They also have a store in my native DC at Union Market.) Salt and Sundry – The final stop on my U Street crawl where I scored a sweet gift for my hubby and ran into an old friend and colleague who wonderfully and bizarrely thought I was in upstate NY running a training and development center and writing novels. Not yet, Paul. But maybe soon. =) Curious about the other episodes in this Storytelling Miniseries? Check out: Episode 9, The Introduction Episode 10, The Past Episode 12, The Future

I used to live in Washington DC, not far from a place I learned to call the “U Street Corridor.” I really had no idea why it was a “corridor” (most places in DC are just “streets”) or why a lot of folks seemed to make a big deal out if it. Don’t get me wrong. It was nice. There are coffee shops, jazz clubs, and the place is full of beautiful late Victorian architecture. But I confess I really didn’t understand what the “U Street Corridor” was. Having read Blair Ruble‘s terrific Washington’s U Street: A Biography (Johns Hopkins UP/Woodrow Wilson Center Press, 2010), I can confidently say that now I get it. U Street was arguably the first urban area in the post-bellum United States in which African Americans formed a vital, sophisticated, wealthy, and identifiably modern “negro” (as they would have said) culture. Today we take it for granted that African Americans make a vital contribution to the cultural life (though not only that) of the United States. At the end of the Civil War, that wasn’t so. The vast majority of Blacks were southern, rural, and poor. If they appeared on the stage of national culture (and they almost never did), it was through the devices of minstrels in black-face.  As Ruble points out, all that changed on U Street in the early 20th century, the birthplace of modern African American culture. Now I know, and I’m glad I do. Read the book, and you’ll know to0.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I used to live in Washington DC, not far from a place I learned to call the “U Street Corridor.” I really had no idea why it was a “corridor” (most places in DC are just “streets”) or why a lot of folks seemed to make a big deal out if it. Don't get me wrong. It was nice. There are coffee shops, jazz clubs, and the place is full of beautiful late Victorian architecture. But I confess I really didn't understand what the “U Street Corridor” was. Having read Blair Ruble‘s terrific Washington's U Street: A Biography (Johns Hopkins UP/Woodrow Wilson Center Press, 2010), I can confidently say that now I get it. U Street was arguably the first urban area in the post-bellum United States in which African Americans formed a vital, sophisticated, wealthy, and identifiably modern “negro” (as they would have said) culture. Today we take it for granted that African Americans make a vital contribution to the cultural life (though not only that) of the United States. At the end of the Civil War, that wasn't so. The vast majority of Blacks were southern, rural, and poor. If they appeared on the stage of national culture (and they almost never did), it was through the devices of minstrels in black-face.  As Ruble points out, all that changed on U Street in the early 20th century, the birthplace of modern African American culture. Now I know, and I'm glad I do. Read the book, and you'll know to0.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

I used to live in Washington DC, not far from a place I learned to call the “U Street Corridor.” I really had no idea why it was a “corridor” (most places in DC are just “streets”) or why a lot of folks seemed to make a big deal out if it. Don’t get me wrong. It was nice. There are coffee shops, jazz clubs, and the place is full of beautiful late Victorian architecture. But I confess I really didn’t understand what the “U Street Corridor” was. Having read Blair Ruble‘s terrific Washington’s U Street: A Biography (Johns Hopkins UP/Woodrow Wilson Center Press, 2010), I can confidently say that now I get it. U Street was arguably the first urban area in the post-bellum United States in which African Americans formed a vital, sophisticated, wealthy, and identifiably modern “negro” (as they would have said) culture. Today we take it for granted that African Americans make a vital contribution to the cultural life (though not only that) of the United States. At the end of the Civil War, that wasn’t so. The vast majority of Blacks were southern, rural, and poor. If they appeared on the stage of national culture (and they almost never did), it was through the devices of minstrels in black-face.  As Ruble points out, all that changed on U Street in the early 20th century, the birthplace of modern African American culture. Now I know, and I’m glad I do. Read the book, and you’ll know to0.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I used to live in Washington DC, not far from a place I learned to call the “U Street Corridor.” I really had no idea why it was a “corridor” (most places in DC are just “streets”) or why a lot of folks seemed to make a big deal out if it. Don’t get me wrong. It was nice. There are coffee shops, jazz clubs, and the place is full of beautiful late Victorian architecture. But I confess I really didn’t understand what the “U Street Corridor” was. Having read Blair Ruble‘s terrific Washington’s U Street: A Biography (Johns Hopkins UP/Woodrow Wilson Center Press, 2010), I can confidently say that now I get it. U Street was arguably the first urban area in the post-bellum United States in which African Americans formed a vital, sophisticated, wealthy, and identifiably modern “negro” (as they would have said) culture. Today we take it for granted that African Americans make a vital contribution to the cultural life (though not only that) of the United States. At the end of the Civil War, that wasn’t so. The vast majority of Blacks were southern, rural, and poor. If they appeared on the stage of national culture (and they almost never did), it was through the devices of minstrels in black-face.  As Ruble points out, all that changed on U Street in the early 20th century, the birthplace of modern African American culture. Now I know, and I’m glad I do. Read the book, and you’ll know to0.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Tiffany Short at The Gibson, a speakeasy-style bar on the U Street Corridor in Washington, D.C., and enjoy a La Mañana Después. A variation on the Fernet Cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book, this delicious drink swaps out the gin for blanco tequila.

Start Oh Gosh! TV's trip to Washington, D.C. with a trip to The Gibson, a speakeasy-style bar tucked away behind an unmarked door on the U Street Corridor. While there enjoy a Gin Rickey - D.C.'s native cocktail - made by mixologist and sommelier Derek Brown. Stay tuned for more episodes at The Gibson, as well as other great drinks from Owen Thompson of Bourbon, Gina Chersevani of PS7 and Todd Thrasher of PX.