My Father is a 70 year-old native Washingtonian.
Washington DC was a segregated city until 1954.
My Father fondly reflected on the following theaters, which, during a segregated Washington, DC, showed first run, top tiered movies to African-Americans, at that time referred to as Negroes:
• The Lincoln
• The Republic
• The Booker T
The above mentioned movie theaters were the only theaters that showed top movies to African Americans. Other movie theaters that were for Blacks showed 2nd rate movies.
Across the street from the Booker T was the Jarvis Funeral Home. The Jarvis Funeral Home was the largest Funeral Home that served Blacks. The Jarvis Funeral Home was located on U Street between 14th and 15th Streets.
14th Street was a Black community that had a lot of "Beer Gardens" and "Bars and Grills". Used Car Lots, small clothing stores and small restaurants prevailed.
Circa 1948 one of the largest Juke Joints was called The Spa. It was located on 14th Street near the intersection of U Street. My Father referred to The Spa as "like a rites of passage for a man….when you got old enough..you had to go to The Spa.."
After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. riots broke out in Washington, D.C. and everything was burned to the ground.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Weekend Watch at 14th Street: February 21, 2008
Kill the chill this weekend and we'll show you how:
GAWK
What: Opening reception with the artist
Who: Rod Glover
Where: plan b gallery, 1530 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202.234.2711
When: Saturday, February 23, 2009 (open until March 30, 2008), 6-8pm
COVET
What: 2nd Annual Spring Preview Party with new brands Apolis Activism, Morphine Generation, Public School and Tankus. 30% off winter apparel.
Where: Redeem, 1734 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20009, 202.332.7447
When: Saturday, February 23, 2009, 6-8pm
STEAL
What: Semi-Annual Sale, 25-65% off
Where: Circle Boutique, 1736 14th Street, Washington DC, 20009, 202. 518.2212
When: Now!
TASTE:
What: $5 lunch specials. You kidding?
Where: 14U Cafe, 1939 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20009, corner of 14th and U Street, 202.328.1400
Why: Free wi-fi, organic coffees and teas, private meeting area, yada yada yada
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Weekend Watch at 14th Street: February 14, 2008
Love is in the 14th-Street-air this weekend. Where is Cupid's arrow pointing? Take a look below for your weekend guide:
GRAB
What: A 12 piece box of chocolates
How much: $24
Where: Artfully Chocolate Featuring Kinsbury (ACKC), 1529C 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005, 202.387.COCO
SHAKE YOUR 80s GROOVE
What: FYM Prouctions Presents: Eighties Mayhem Valentine's Super 80s Dance Party with DJ Steve EP, DJ Missguided, Killa K, Krasty McNasty
How much: $10
When: Friday, February 15th, 9pm
Where: Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20009, 202.667.7960
SHOP
What: 9th Annual Lost Love Sale. 50-75% off select goods
When: Friday, February 15th through Monday, February 18th. Open Monday-Friday 11am-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
Where: Home Rule, 1807 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 202.797.5544
LISTEN
What: Sunday Kind of Love-Open Mic Poetry
When: Sunday, February 17th, 4pm
Where: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, 202.387.7638
Monday, February 11, 2008
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