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Monday, January 23, 2006
Renewal or Removal?
"Southwest Remembered: A Story of Urban Renewal" is a 55-minute award-winning documentary about the District of Columbia neighborhood that was broken up and bulldozed thanks to an urban renewal project. In sponsoring this film, Empower DC asks: "Gentrification Today = Urban Renewal or Negro Removal of Yesterday?" Come to a screening and discussion of the film and see for yourself.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Where: 1419 V St. NW More info: Seating is limited; please RSVP to 202/234-9119.
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