GO-GO
On February 19, 2020 go-go music became the official music of Washington, DC.
On this sacred day for the go-go community Mayor Bowser signed the official bill at the Culture house in Southwest, Washington, DC. This monumental moment has given D.C natives a new voice, and a new wave for opportunities that expand possibilities of what can be achieved in the city.
In early April 2019 a major issue arose as new community members, also known as gentrifiers attempted to mute the go-go sound that has been playing for years outside the Shaw Metro PCS. This demand stirred up the natives of Washington D.C which in return created a movement, and the birth of Don’t Mute D.C campaign. Natives felt compelled to save the authentic sound of the city. After the word got out to community activists like Ronald Moten, Tony Lewis, Natalie Hopkinson and original members of various go-go bands in the city they got together with a plan and then the peaceful go-go protests began.
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XI Magazine | Spring 2021 | The Pink Room
