We went to the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building for DC Votes' Champions of Democracy Gala. We snapped Herb Block Foundation CEO and the evening's honoree Marcela Brane with DC Vote executive director Kimberly Perry and renowned journalist Clarence Page.
District Grower's Corey Barnette and his wife Delta Decisions' Kim Barnette join Democratic Mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser, Initiative 71's Malik Burnett, and government relations guru Keith Perry.
Council member and independent mayoral candidate David Catania and DC Vote chairman Ed Krauze. The evening commemorated the 40th anniversary of the DC Home Rule Act, which gave certain congressional powers to DC government.
UDC Law dean Shelley Broderick joins Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and DC Vote board member Daniel Solomon. Guests enjoyed an extensive open bar while exploring the magnificent building.
This year, DC Vote honored the Herb Block Foundation, named for the famed editorial cartoonist, which provides student scholarships. Here, board member Robin Meszoly, Clinton alum Bert Edwards, and psychologist Michael Perry. Following the awards ceremony, guests headed upstairs for an open bar reception and great appetizers; we loved the sliders.
Travis Holler and Merjan Bubernack contributed to this issue.
