On June 4, 1919, Congress passed a joint Resolution that stated “the rights of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged …on the account of sex.” This followed with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Tomorrow will mark the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the landing operations on June 6, 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II, which as 100 Year old World War II Veteran Sidney Walton said “killed Hitler” (see video below).
In June we also celebrate Immigrant Heritage month and Pride month.
Last week, I joined our city’s leadership in announcing that for the first time in more than 25 years DC Statehood will have a hearing in the US House of Representatives. The hearing is scheduled in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Chaired by Representative Elijah Cummings, on July 24th, 2019. I hope many of you will save this date and join me and many others at this hearing.
Tonight, it is a night of celebration and recognition. I thank the organizers of the Powermeter 100 at the newspaper, El Tiempo Latino, who will recognize individuals who make a difference in the Latino community in the region, and included me on that list. Congratulations to all 100 of tonight’s honorees.
Lastly, I am pleased to announce that last month’s DC Statehood Short Film Festival at the Heritage Institution was a big success. I want to Congratulate all that attended and participated in the film contest. Congratulations to Frank Barr in getting the top honor with his film BE FREE (see link below).
Please watch a few interesting videos that the summer interns are helping put together:
- DC Statehood Today June 2019 TV Show: Guests Senator Paul Strauss, DC Chairman Phil Mendelson, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau
- DC Statehood hearing announcement Press Conference
- BE FREE by Frank Barr, First place winner of 1st DC Statehood Short Film Festival
- Senator Strauss helps send 100 year old WWII veteran to 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Please join me at some of the events below!
Sincerely,
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW C-09
Washington DC 20004
franklin.garcia@dc.gov
202-727-9110 (Office)
Public Events Bulletin
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The Powermeter 100 by El Tiempo Latino
Date: Wednesday, June 5 @ 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location:Washington Gas Terrace, The District Wharf, 1000 Maine Avenue SW #700, Washington, DC 20024
El Tiempo Latino, the area's largest Spanish newspaper will host the second Powermeter 100 in Washington, an event that will honor 100 individuals most influential for Hispanic communities in DC, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.
Contact:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-powermeter-100-tickets-61431483220
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DC Democratic State Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 6 @ 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School, 2427 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Contact:https://dcdemocraticparty.org/?fbclid=IwAR1fW4IrH8sXXPS0KtgTcKWV0yRg3kzdsrPOJ8SX5dttLYDtbmyP-BqR3dE
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HAIR SHOW BENEFITING FUNDACION CALY
Date: Friday, June 7 @ 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20068
Join Carlos winner of the Best Hair Stylist DC 2018 - (Washington City Paper) from Thomas Hair Design to raise money for the improvement and strengthening of children with disabilities and extreme poverty. Caly Foundation helps children in countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, and Peru through education empowerment.
Contact:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hair-show-benefiting-fundacion-caly-tickets-59490209819
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DC Capital Pride Parade
Date: Saturday, June 8 @ 3:00pm-6:00pm
Starting Location: Dupont Circle Metro Station, 1525 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Ending Location: U Street/African American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station, 1020 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join the LGBTQ+ community in the historic Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods to experience the Capital Pride Parade in the Nation’s Capital, presented by Marriott International. More than 200 organizations will traverse the 1.5 mile route expressing themselves with floats, vehicles, signs, banners, and entertainment to commemorate our history and support our community, making this one of DC’s favorite and most impactful parades.
Contact:https://www.capitalpride.org/parade-2019/
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JUNE 14th is DC FLAG DAY: https://the51st.org/
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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Gala: Hispanic Business Hall of Fame
Date: Friday, June 14 @ 6:30pm-10:30pm
Location: MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Join us at our 43rd Annual GWHCC Gala! Launching the first ever GWHCC Hispanic Business Hall of Fame.
Contact:http://www.gwhcc.org/events/annual-gala/
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Baltimore Pride Parade
Date: Saturday, June 15 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm
Starting Location: Intersection of N Charles Street and 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD
Ending Location: Intersection of N Charles Street and 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD
A lively 11-block procession starting at N. Charles and 33rd Street passing Wyman Park and N. Charles and 23rd Street. The Viewing Stage is on N. Charles Street and 24th Street in the Brown Rice Parking Lot.
Contact:http://baltimorepride.org/pride2019/
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8th Annual Richard Wright Black Tie Gala
Date: Friday, June 21 @ 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location:University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Come and celebrate THE NEW ORLEANS EXPERIENCE through an EFFERVESCENT EVENING of vibrant music, dance, art, films, dinner, drinks, and fun! We will again honor OUTSTANDING individuals working hard to create real change, whom our students can emulate and carry on the legacy of making impactful and positive contributions across communities! The Richard Wright Black Tie Gala 2019 is the biggest fundraiser of the year for this public charter school.
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Ward 2 Democrats Convention/Election
Date: Saturday, June 22 @ 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Wylie Mansion, 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC 20005
Join the Ward 2 Democrats for our 2019 convention, featuring an election for the organization's officers. Light breakfast foods provided. Speeches will commence at 10am, and voting will conclude at noon -- with ballot count and results to follow.
Contact:https://www.facebook.com/events/445412462929275/
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Ward 5 Democrats Election
Date: Monday, June 24 @ 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location:UDC-CC Bertie Backus Campus, 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017
Contact:http://ward5dems.org/
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