By AFRO Staff
D.C. natives, longtime residents and newcomers alike will come together May 19 at Eaton House for a celebration of local knowledge, identity and pride. “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” will bring life to the popular community Q&A column, created by Christina Sturdivant Sani, a journalist for The 51st.
The high-energy, team-based trivia event comes just in time for D.C. Natives Day, which will be celebrated May 20.
AFRO News, AVAD, LLC and The 51st are among the supporting partners of the event, which will feature Dwayne Lawson-Brown as host and Rhonda Henderson and Crystal Mayanja as team captains for the trivia portion of the event.
Henderson, a longtime Washingtonian and community leader who grew up in Manor Park and now lives in the Southwest part of the city on the waterfront. With more than 30 years of experience living across all four quadrants of the city, Henderson brings a deep personal connection and hometown pride to the event.
“Being a native to DC is like being in a long-term relationship with friends or lovers,” said Henderson. “You love the city during the good and the bad, and I think natives have that appreciation. You’re always seeking the good, and to contribute to it.”
Henderson described her home as a “layered and complex city of rich local culture, with our creative language that explores the human experience, politics, economics.”
“I want natives to be excited about our rich history and see how we make this city a vibe,” she said.
The evening will kick off at 6 p.m. at Eaton House, located at 1203 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005. Whether you’ve lived in the District your whole life or just arrived, the event promises good-natured fun, with a chance to win prizes from local sponsors.
More than just a game night, “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” will offer a chance to honor the people who have shaped the city, and for everyone—native and new—to celebrate the stories and spirit of the District.
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