Prepared in 2023, the historic context study, The Black Power Movement in Washington, D.C., 1966-1978, identifies important themes, critical players and places associated with the Black Power Movement in the District of Columbia. The Black Power Movement grew out of the civil rights movement and the struggle for Black equality at a time when Washington, D.C. was experiencing a major transformation as a majority white to a majority Black city. The movement encompassed efforts by a myriad collection of activists who, despite differences, embraced three core tenets: Black self-determination; self-love; and self-defense. Read the comprehensive history of the movement to learn about it and the dozens of sites in the District connected to specific events and people who were at the center of this national movement.