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DC Alley Archives is a five-part podcast series from the DC History Center exploring the hidden histories of Washington, DC’s historic alleyways. Hosted by author and journalist Briana Thomas, the series uncovers how these narrow passageways once served as vibrant centers of Black life, community, labor, and culture dating back to the Civil War era.
Through conversations with historians, community activists, artists, policymakers, and residents, DC Alley Archives examines the rise and displacement of alley communities, and the modern transformation of these spaces into trendy destinations shaped by gentrification.
From hidden history to fair housing, this series asks: What do DC’s alleyways reveal about the city’s past—and its future?
Learn more at dchistory.org