DCSecretary of State

Celebrating 69 years of Ghana’s independence! Honored to join H.E. Ambassador Victor Smith for the festivities. The Ghana-DC partnership is stronger than ever as we continue to build bridges of culture and commerce together. #wearedc

I was honored to speak at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Press Conference celebrating the season ahead. Thank you to the @CherryBlossFest , @JapanEmbDC , @NationalMallNPS and all the incredible partners who make this tradition possible! #FindYourBloom #WeareDC

It was an honor to join a global group of sports professionals through IVLP for a deep dive into the future of sports in the District. We were joined by an incredible panel from @commanders , @eventsdc and @destinationdc to discuss the redevelopment of the RFK campus.

Honored to host Diaspora, Diplomacy & DC at the John A. Wilson Building in partnership with @cbcfinc Thank you to Ambassador Agniola Ahouanmenou, @OLADCGov, @MOCCADC, @ReaganITCDC, @CBCFInc, and most importantly, to the 32 interns who joined. The future of diplomacy is bright!

It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Thianchai Surimas of Thammasat University and 25 mayors & delegates from Thailand to DC for a meaningful exchange with @doee_dc ! So great to exchange insights on climate resilience and sustainability to strengthen our cities together. #WeareDC

Honored to join the Year of the Horse celebration hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam! Thank you to Ambassador Nguyễn Quốc Dũng for a wonderful celebration. We are grateful for the strong ties between DC and Vietnam. #WeareDC

Join us this afternoon for a Black History Month Lunch and learn session with our former intern, Alice Smith. Join us here: opr.dc.gov/afameducation

Honored to celebrate the 78th Anniversary of Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka! Thank you to H.E. Mahinda Samarasinghe for hosting such a wonderful celebration. DC values our strong ties with the Sri Lankan community.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. From 1991 to 1997, he served as the Shadow Senator for Washington, D.C., and advocated for D.C. statehood and full voting rights. May he rest in peace.

Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. Receives the Mayor’s Embassy Award 2025 at The Mayor’s Ambassador Reception Hosted by the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C.

Thank you to @MayorBowser and her incredible team for honoring Amb Moreno with the Mayor's Ambassador Award yesterday! Immensely grateful for such a meaningful recognition. Your inspiring leadership continues to make Washington D.C. a truly welcoming, vibrant global city.

I was honored to join @MayorBowser for the Ambassadors Reception, welcoming the diplomatic corps and reaffirming DC’s commitment to global partnerships. We thank them for their vital contributions to our city. #WeareDC

I am incredibly proud of the vital work being done to preserve our city’s rich history, led by Dr. Lopez D. Matthews Jr. Thank you, @MayorBowser for your steadfast leadership and commitment to protecting the legacy of the District. Here’s to 40 years of keeping DC’s story alive!

Honored to join fellow leaders at the @NASSorg winter conference, collaborating on best practices to strengthen democracy and improve government services for citizens nationwide. #WeareDC

Honored to join @MayorBowser and mayors from across the U.S. at the Embassy of Singapore during the @usmayors Winter Meeting. Grateful to Ambassador Lui Tuck Yew for celebrating 60 years of U.S.–Singapore ties through culture and city diplomacy! #WeareDC

Honored to join the diplomatic community and partners at the @TheEventsDC Embassy Breakfast. We’re highlighting culture, cuisine, sport, and diplomacy through programs like Passport DC, the Cherry Blossom Festival and so much more. We are showcasing DC on the global stage!

Honored to join the 42nd Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast hosted by United Planning Organization, centered on “Living MLK’s Vision: The Beloved Community”. Congrats to UPO and to Chairman Lafayette Barnes for this wonderful event! #WeareDC

So proud to stand with our community at the 2026 MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade—a reminder that Dr. King’s legacy is alive in our streets, our voices, and our shared commitment to justice. The MLK Library mural serves as a powerful tribute to his vision. #WeareDC

Honored to attend the MLK Remembrance Luncheon at historic Florida Avenue Grill—where Dr. King drafted “I Have a Dream.” Grateful to join Jay Hawkins, the MLK Commission, @thedcarts, @moaaa_dc, Rev. Thomas Bowen & our community to honor this sacred DC history. #WeAreDC

An inspiring night at the NUSACC Dinner celebrating H.E. Cissé Cheikh Boide, NUSACC Ambassador of the Year. A trailblazer, community builder, and champion for women’s leadership whose work strengthens DC and deepens our global ties. #DCProud