Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Washington D.C. is the seat of American democracy. But District residents have never enjoyed full voting rights within that democracy. We explore how 200 years of political activism continue to influence the push for full suffrage in the nation’s capital.
Guests
- Mark S. Greek Photo Archivist, Washingtoniana Division, DC Public Library; author "Washington, D.C. Protests: Scenes from Home Rule to the Civil Rights Movement" (History Press)
- Mark David Richards Sociologist and pollster; Senior Vice President, KRC Research
- Mark Plotkin Political analyst, WTOP
Author Announcement
Mark Greek will be discussing his book tonight at 6:30pm. The event takes place at the Martin Luther King Library at 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC. For more information you can call (202) 727 1213
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