Celebrating The Legacy of Marion Barry 10 Years After His Passing
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Today marks 10 years since the passing of Marion Barry, D.C.‘s iconic “Mayor for Life,” who served four mayoral terms and decades on the city council. A civil rights leader and the first chairman of SNCC, Barry’s work uplifted Black communities, helping to shape D.C. as “Chocolate City.”
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Barry’s leadership brought programs that created jobs, housing, and educational opportunities for D.C. residents, especially for the underserved. His summer jobs program for youth remains one of his most enduring legacies, giving thousands of young Washingtonians their first work experience and a path to success.
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Despite his complex legacy, Barry’s contributions to Washington’s Black middle and working class are undeniable. His advocacy for equality and economic empowerment cemented his status as a champion of the people and a transformative figure in D.C. history.
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