Mayor's Office on African American Affairs

Join DISB and @MOAAA_DC for an informative session designed to help you build strong financial habits. Learn practical tools for budgeting, strategies for saving and tips for understanding and improving credit. RSVP: TINYURL.COM/BWSFoundations…

Surrounded by the “Inside Out: Dignity and the Art of Seeing” exhibit at the Eye Street Gallery, we reflected on creativity and the lived experiences of women photographers from the DC Jail. Thanks to everyone who joined us for an afternoon rooted in sisterhood and storytelling.

This month, we're talking about the Black history that shapes our nation's capital. ‌ Kicking it off with John A. Wilson—the first Ward 2 Councilmember after Home Rule and the namesake of the John A. Wilson Building, the seat of local government. ‌ Wilson's local leadership and the building named after him mark key milestones in DC's ongoing struggle for self-governance and local autonomy. ‌ The fight for representation is inseparable from the Black history of our city—we carry that legacy forward by protecting Home Rule and continuing to fight for statehood.

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

Meet the dedicated team at the Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS)! We’re your direct connection to the Mayor, the Government of the District of Columbia, and the vibrant communities we serve. Here to help and always at your service! 🫶🏽💚🌟

11 years ago today, I was sworn in as Mayor of DC for the first time. I'm grateful to DC voters for putting their trust in me, to the 37,000 DC Gov workers, and I'm grateful that we've been able to take big swings and deliver on big promises. Let's run through the tape.

Holiday greenery collection is free, convenient, and it starts today. ‌ Place your holiday tree curbside or drop it off at one of our three collection sites for our @DCDPW crews to take care of it. ‌ Let's wrap up the holiday season together, DC!

The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge has been an iconic part of the DC skyline since 2021. And on January 1, 2026, it will host the New Year’s Day Fresh Start 5K. No better place to bring in the new year as a community.

To all the families across DC celebrating today: Happy Kwanzaa! From Umoja to Imani, we wish you a season filled with the blessings of Kwanzaa.

Captured: Fresh Start 5K energy. Just one week away.

A Cold Alert remains active until 7 AM tomorrow, 12/27. Daytime temperatures will feel like 28 degrees, with a low of 32 degrees overnight. Rain is expected, and sleet may be possible. Stay safe outside and visit cold.dc.gov for information on shelters.

Last month, DCHA youth watched the Wizards beat the Hawks at Capital One Arena. The outing was part of the Secure the BAG (Behavior, Attendance, Grades) Initiative from @MOAAA_DC and @DCMOCA that encourages DC students to do their best. Through this initiative, students can submit proof of good grades and attendance every quarter and be rewarded with a special outing or event. If you know a DCHA student who is interested in participating in this program, please contact our Special Initiatives & Youth Coordinator, Ty’Ronn Spriggs, at tkspriggs@dchousing.org.

The Wizards get the W! Deputy Director Manning joined @DC_Housing for the Wizards vs. Hawks game at Capital One Arena on 11/25/25. The outing was part of the Secure the BAG (BEHAVIOR, ATTENDANCE, GRADES) Initiative that supports youth in schools striving to do their best.

Introducing Marcus Manning, our new Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs who will be leading on African American initiatives for our office. A proud native Washingtonian, Marcus has built his career committed to community advocacy, youth empowerment & cultural advancement.

This is your reminder that Section B leaf collection starts tomorrow! If you haven't already, rake your leaves to the curb or treebox so our @DCDPW crews can pick them up and continue keeping our communities clean.

Our teams are wrapping up Section A leaf collection this week. If you see @DCDPW in your neighborhood, be sure to thank them for keeping our city clean and beautiful all leaf season long. We'll go first: Thank you, DPW! 👏🏾

Big news on the journey to 2030! Congratulations HKS Architects on being selected as the lead architect for the world-class @Commanders stadium. A future home for our team, our fans, and—one day—a Super Bowl.

NEW: We're building the largest capital project in @dcfireems history. This $85 million campus will service 500 emergency vehicles—and support vehicles for @OSSEDC's daily transportation of 3,400 special needs students. That's how we invest in a safer, stronger DC.

Shutdowns hurt Americans everywhere, but they are especially devastating for those who live and work in our nation’s capital. As Americans everywhere grapple with the senselessness of this shutdown, it is welcome news to DC and our region that this measure reverses mass layoffs implemented during the shutdown and prevents similar efforts for the duration of the continuing resolution. If nothing else has come from this shutdown, we have once again been reminded that 700,000 DC residents deserve a vote and a voice in our Congress.

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