People exiting Washington, D.C.’s U Street – African American Civil War Memorial – Cardozo Metro stop were welcomed by dozens of people chanting names into microphones on a blustery November morning.

The African American Civil War Memorial, at the corner of Vermont Avenue, 10th St, and U Street NW in Washington, D.C., commemorates the service of 209,145 African-American soldiers and sailors who ...

Last one, we swear! Just a quick reminder that the first-ever DCist concert, featuring Cartel and Bicycle Thieves, is on tonight. Where: Black Cat, Backstage; 1811 14th St. NW, between S and T sts.

The African American Civil War Memorial—the monument that sits just outside the 10th Street NW entrance of the U Street Metro station—was damaged by gunfire early this morning. WJLA reports that parts ...

The African American Civil War Memorial. History's wars are inherent contradictions. While no one can endorse a violent collision of warring philosophies, there's no question that the sacrifices made ...

Park Rangers Chris Bingham from Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park and Harry Caldwell from Booker T Washington ...

From the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts, Black soldiers have bravely served in America’s military, fighting for freedoms they often couldn’t enjoy themselves. Memorial Day gives us a perfect ...

Ed Smith kicked cigarette butts out of the way as he patrolled the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, stopping to point out a stain on its commemorative wall of names and a grease ...

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum (AACWM) held its annual Reading of the Names on Nov. 11, honoring more than 200,000 United States Colored Troops. While the event marked a major moment ...