today in black history

June 09, 2026

Legendary soul singer Jackie Wilson, whose hits included "Lonely Teardrops," and "Higher and Higher" was born in 1934 in Detroit.



DC Transportation Centers

January 10, 2009 12:00 am



Information on Union Station, Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Thurgood Marshall International Airport. Read More


DC Black History Sites

December 28, 2008 12:00 am



Places of interest during your visit to the nation's capital for the 56th Presidential Inauguration. Read More


Inauguration Rail Transportation

December 27, 2008 12:00 am



Information on the DC Metro, Maryland MARC service, and Virginia Railway Express for inauguration weekend. Read More