Marker honoring gay former slave installed near Dupont Circle

Marker honoring gay former slave installed near Dupont Circle

Honor follows D.C. Council approval of Swann Street LGBTQ designation bill

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News

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