Produced by NEWorks Productions in collaboration with the DC History Center, “DC Home Rule 50” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the District of Columbia Home Rule act by exploring the urgent themes of self-governance, full citizenship, free elections, and D.C. statehood.
Featuring contemporary images by emerging photographers representing American University, the University of the District of Columbia, and Howard University, images by celebrated D.C. photographer Lateef Mangum, and collections from the DC History Center, the “D.C. Home Rule 50” exhibition will be mounted in the West Gallery of the DC History Center from Friday, April 7, through Sunday, July 9, 2023.
- Conceived and curated by Nolan Williams Jr.
- Co-curated by teaching artists Iwan Bagus and Leena Jayaswal
- Additional curation (virtual exhibit) by Larry Cook
- Special thanks to Anne McDonough, contributing historian