On June 8, 2013, the city of Washington, D.C., officially renamed a portion of Good Hope Road to Marion Barry Avenue in honor of the longtime mayor and civil rights activist. Barry, often referred to as “Mayor for Life,” was a towering figure in D.C. politics, serving four terms and prioritizing Black economic empowerment, jobs programs, and civil rights. Though his career was marred by controversy, his popularity among working-class Black residents remained strong. The street renaming represented recognition of Barry’s profound, complex legacy in shaping modern Washington, D.C., especially for its African American residents. The event was attended by community members, political leaders, and Barry himself.
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