[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
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     HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOWARD THEATRE AND ITS 
           CONTRIBUTION OF ENTERTAINMENT ON HISTORIC U STREET

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to ask the House of Representatives 
to join me in honoring the 100th anniversary of the Howard Theatre and 
its contribution to music and entertainment on historic U Street in 
Washington, DC.
  The Howard Theatre was the only theater in the Nation's capital where 
African Americans could enjoy live music, dance, drama and comedy 
during the era of racial segregation in Washington, DC.
  The Howard Theatre provided a gateway to the historic U Street 
corridor and currently is being preserved for historic renovation. We 
commend Howard Theatre Restoration Inc. for spearheading the 
preservation of the Howard Theatre.
  Known as ``the largest colored theatre in the world,'' the Howard 
Theatre welcomed talent regardless of color. Many legendary music 
greats appeared at ``The Howard,'' among them, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy 
Taylor, The Supremes, Chuck Brown, Petey Greene, Dick Gregory, and Redd 
Foxx.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding Howard Theatre Restoration Inc. for its work to preserve the 
Howard Theatre legacy, and in commemorating the 100th anniversary of 
the Howard Theatre for its contribution as a premiere entertainment 
venue for people of all races and backgrounds and as a showcase of 
national and international importance for African American entertainers 
of the day.

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