In her new guidebook "111 Places in Black Culture in
Washington, DC That You Must Not
Miss," author Lauri Williamson
reveals an unprecedented perspective on the lives and contributions
of Black Americans to the establishment, growth, and success of the
US capital city in the past and today. Explore the places that hold
the stories, ideas, and experiences of the city's Black
community.
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new travel guide offers unique insights
into the experiences and contributions of Black Americans in the US
capital. "111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss" will be
released on Juneteenth, marking the newest federal holiday on
June 19, 2024.
"My aim is to shine a light on important
people and stories in Black history," says author Lauri Williamson. "But I also wanted to draw a
broader picture of the leaders, innovators, creatives,
entrepreneurs – the pillars of culture in the Black community and
the entire Washington, DC area
today."
Author Lauri Williamson set out
to find places in DC that represent the experience of Black
Americans. "My aim is to shine a light on important people and
stories in Black history," says Williamson. "But I also wanted to
draw a broader picture of the innovators, creatives, chefs,
entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, and shoemakers who are the pillars of
culture in the Black community and the entire DC area today."
Part of the international 111 Places guidebook series for locals
and experienced travelers, this guidebook reveals the very spots
where enslaved people set out on a valiant escape towards freedom,
where Americans fought for civil rights, and where many individuals
followed their dreams and made lasting social and economic
contributions to the city and the nation. Rosa Parks' retreat on O Street, the home of
abolitionist, author, and orator Frederick
Douglass at Cedar Hill, and a park dedicated to the Father
of Black History Carter G. Woodson are among the many places and
stories in this travel guide associated with Black luminaries.
Williamson also highlights local gems in the city today, such as
Everyday Sundae and DC Sweet Potato Cake for irresistible treats,
both owned and operated by Black entrepreneurs. The Anacostia
Community Museum has offered insights into urban community life for
over 50 years.
On the creative scene, Art of Noize hosts unique film, music,
and art events in Petworth. Black Last Supper, a sculpture by
artist Akili Ron Anderson, was lost
for decades until it was discovered behind a wall in 2019 at the
Studio Acting Conservatory. Allegory at the at the Eaton Hotel
offers cocktails from inside an experiential art installation of
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland through the eyes of Ruby Bridges.
"I thought I had seen everything in Washington," says photographer David Wardrick. "But this project took me to
many places I had no idea even existed."
"111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss"
features full-page photos and maps to encourage explorers to see
out these venues across the DC area. It is available now for
pre-orders wherever books are sold.
This book is part of the illustrated 111 Places guidebook series
for locals and experienced travelers. Each guidebook presents a
city, region, country, or specialty theme from a wonderfully
different and personal perspective. Go off the beaten path to find
the hidden places, stories, shops, and neighborhoods that unlock a
destination's true character, history, and flavor.
http://www.111Places.com
Title: 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss
Publisher: Emons Publishing,
Cologne, Germany
Author: Laurie Williamson
Photos: David Wardrick
Pub date: June 19, 2024
Price: US$23.95
Binding: Paperback with flaps
Extent: 240 pages
Illustrations: Color photographs throughout
ISBN: 9783740820039
Size: 5 ¼ in. x 8 1/8 in.
High-resolution images available here. Please credit ©️David
Wardrick
Lauri Williamson is a licensed
tour guide and entrepreneur. She grew up in New Jersey, moved to Washington to attend Howard University, and fell in love with the city.
She enjoys creating experiences that both educate and enlighten
visitors to Washington, DC.
David Wardrick, Digital
Storyteller, is a lifelong resident of the Washington, DC region, where he focuses on
visual media production. He is an award-winning photographer and
videographer with four decades of production experience. David's
work has been featured in USA Today, NASA-TV, multiple books,
magazines, and across social media.
Media Contact
Karen Seiger, 111 Places
Guidebooks, Emons Verlag, 646-256-5280, karen.seiger@111places.com,
www.111places.com
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