Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement Lecture

Explore the rich history of the DC statehood movement and the enduring struggle for

self-government in our nation's capital. Guests will have the opportunity to envision a new

design for a 51-star flag and vote on local issues that matter to them. View original artifacts,

including protest materials and archival documents. Join us as we learn about the ongoing

journey towards achieving taxation WITH representation.

From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Museum Studies student Emma Brown will host a discussion with

Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Following the discussion,

from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., guests are encouraged to join the reception after-party, where

light refreshments will be served while viewing the exhibition.

Bernard Demczuk, Ph.D., is a 50-year resident of Washington, DC, living in the historic Shaw

community. He is active in community, corporate, academic, labor, and government relations.

Bernard retired from DC Government in 1998 and again in 2017 from George Washington

University after 19 years of service as a vice president and professor. He is currently an African

American Cultural Historian at the University of District Columbia, the NMAAHC, the DC

Police Academy, and Ben’s Chili Bowl. Bernard holds a doctorate in American Studies and

African American history and culture from George Washington University (BS, University of

Maryland, MS, American University). He lectures widely on Black history and culture, labor

history, community relations, and governmental policy.

The exhibition is on view Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April 17th - May 16th.

Host or Publisher The Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at The George Washington University