Mary Belcher, a former journalist turned full-time artist, has painted a series of watercolors depicting the historic and cultural sites of the Shaw neighborhood:
"D.C.'s U Street has inspired musicians, writers, social activists and artists for decades. As I painted my way through the area, I was amazed by the number of exceptional people who have lived and worked here. Creatively, it is truly hallowed ground."
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The Black Renaissance in Washington, D.C., 1920-1930s
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