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Freedom Bought and Sold in D.C. | Washington DC News
On April 16, 1862, President Lincoln signed a bold law freeing enslaved people in D.C. through compensated emancipation — a historic moment where freedom was bought, not just declared. Today, Emancipation Day is quietly celebrated amid national distractions, as communities fight to preserve its legacy. In Anacostia, known as “Chocolate City,” Black-owned businesses thrive, buoyed by community investments like the 11th Street Bridge Park. Meanwhile, U Street, once the epicenter of Black life, navigates reinvention — honoring its past while shaping its future. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett…
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