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Join us tonight for a panel discussion with Dream City authors Harry Jaffe and Tom Sherwood, moderated by Mike DeBonis.

The Marion Barry era of Washington, DC political, social, cultural, and economic history ricochets and reverberates throughout today’s city. The vestiges of his political machine still retain influence from Wisconsin Avenue NW to Wheeler Road SE.

From old-timers who lived through it to the newcomers who heard about it, 1994’s Dream City: Race, Power, and the Decline of Washington, DC is the visceral behind-the-scenes story of this raw epoch of city history with its highs and lows.

As the contemporary city changes day-to-day the Marion Barry era is inescapable. Tonight’s discussion will discuss the city’s recent past, which is critical to understanding the city’s future trajectory.

The discussion is in the downstairs meeting room at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library. It starts at 7 pm, and please plan to arrive a few minutes early. There will be a Q&A following the discussion.

We look forward to seeing you there.