Properties across the country are making a more conscientious effort to spotlight diverse perspectives and artists, giving them a platform not only for representation but expression.
With a gobsmacking rooftop view down 16th Street NW all the way to the White House and the Washington Monument beyond, the Kimpton Banneker Hotel occupies an enviable spot in the nation’s capital. Mason Studio’s recent $20 million overhaul of the 16-story boutique property formerly the Kimpton Rouge has leveraged that insider position by celebrating local art, culture, and character.
When U.S. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, he proclaimed, “we can seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” More than 45 years later, those accomplishments have soared to include political greatness, and astounding achievements across every field.