The early 1900’s saw a cultural renaissance for African Americans in Washington, D.C. One of its more influential sections was the U Street corridor, widely known as Black Broadway. It was not just a place where people came to enjoy music but also a place where African Americans could gather freely without fear of discrimination or segregation. From the early 1900s to the 1950s, African Americans built a thriving intellectual, and cultural life for the black community.
The area became known as "Black Broadway" because it embodied all the culture of New York City's famous theater district on 42nd Street in Manhattan. "U" street itself was filled with clubs and entertainment venues that showcased jazz musicians such as Pearl Bailey, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, and DC's own Duke Ellington.
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