Acknowledgments:
Matt Holsen, who encouraged me to sing, and to imagine. Dr. Carolivia Herron, who encouraged me to write books. Ray Natter, Esq., whose patient readings of the rough draft of this book got me going through difficult days. To Ken Bossong, fellow scholar of DC history, Rachel, and Deborah HF, whose critiques helped me keep going. To Mrs. Cheryl Freeland, who insisted on trusting me not to give up, and to all those long time DC residents who told me about the forgotten yet proud history of community cooperation in our city.