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06/02/2026

"HERE: Pride and Belonging in African Art" has been several years in the making. After months-long delays in 2025, the exhibition opened earlier this year.

What stood out to me the most in this show was how tightly identity was bonded with community. Family bonds, work bonds, friendship bonds, national bonds, and bonds with others in the q***r community.

That association really drove the show for me and made turning the next corner to see what was next compelling. My internal art viewer voice was asking "In what new ways can an artist convey this message?"

Go see this show and read more of my thoughts on this week's Patreon (link below). HERE is open through late August at National Museum of African Art,.

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05/18/2026

On May 1st in Washington, DC a singular protester climbed atop an arch bridge while simultaneously, just a few miles away, 15,000 people marched in the streets. Protest comes in different forms. On May 1 we saw real time, parallel actions, one individual and one collective.

DC is a 24/7/365 classroom for civics, history, and sociology. Tours aren't just historical. I'm striving every day to place current events in context and yes, talk about current events! We can't ignore the times we are in.

05/05/2026

Have you seen the new 7 foot tall, 2,000 pound bison on the National Mall? They have a wonderful story that began nearly 150 years ago, just across the road. (Free to read)

Bison on Parade by Attucks Adams Walking Tours on Patreon. Join Attucks Adams Walking Tours's community for exclusive content and updates.

04/25/2026

Just recently added a new tour, the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. This is an in depth 2 hour exploration of this exceptional piece of DC's built environment. There are a few spots left on the May 8 tour:

Marvel at the Great Hall, admire Jefferson's original book collection, and gaze into the Reading Room from above.

02/10/2026

Snow covered National Mall from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

01/15/2026

Diamond Teague's and Monique Johnson's work contributed to the vast improvements we all appreciate today when enjoying the Anacostia River.

They were both tragically taken away from us too early in violent acts. A look at how we use these commemorations to honor their work and lingering questions about handing these types of commemorations off to the next generation.

How public parks are used for commemoration in Washington, DC. Honoring Diamond Teague and Monique Johnson in Navy Yard next to the Anacostia River.

12/17/2025

DC is a criminally underrated theatre town.

I love seeing shows at Arena Stage and it's so cool (you might even say Crazy Sexy Cool) that they are hosting the *world premier* of a new TLC musical by Kwame Kwei-Armah.

CrazySexyCool will run June 12 to August 9, 2026. Another one to put on your calendar.

♥️ Always RIP Lisa Lopes. 🙏🏽

12/09/2025

Holiday season across the city.🎄

12/02/2025

New on this week's Looking Blog (free to read!) -- Honoring the Builders of the National Arboretum.

Honoring the Black men of the DC area that built the National Arboretum while working for the Civilian Conservation Corps.

11/29/2025

Gifting an Attucks Adams walking tour is a fitting way to share the monumental stories, hidden histories, and beauty of Washington, DC.

Who enjoys our tours?

The History Buff: They can finally dive deep into the meaning behind symbolic memorials or walk the streets of DC's captivating neighborhoods with an expert historian.

The Resident: Many of our guests are from DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Exploring the places you live and work helps connect with your own community.

The Family: It's a memorable and wholesome activity for the curious student of history, whether a parent or teenager. For first timers or repeat visitors!

Our gift cards can be used for any of our tours, from walking the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to building a musical playlist along Black Broadway. They never expire and can be given in the amount you choose.

Head straight to our homepage AttucksAdams.com to grab a gift card or learn more about out tours.