Thank you to Ward 6 Dems, 1st Vice President, Dorinda White for writing the following piece! On April 16, we honor DC Emancipation Day , the day slavery was abolished in the nation’s capital and more than 3,100 enslaved people in Washington were set free. It was a defining moment in our city’s history and a powerful reminder that progress has always required struggle, organizing, and the courage to demand what is right.   For Democrats in Ward 6, Emancipation Day is not only

It's time for Ready - Set - (Ranked Choice) Vote! The Ward 6 Dems will host representatives from the DC Board of Elections to educate us about ranked choice voting, so you can learn everything you need to know about RCV in time to vote in the June primary election.   Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Location: Virtual, Zoom link provided upon registration RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/937018/   This will be an interactive event, so bring your ques

This is a big year for DC elections, with MANY races on the ballot, and the Ward 6 Dems have you covered.   With partners the Hill Rag , the Hill Center, St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Spotlight DC, and the DC, Ward 7, and Ward 2 Dems, we'll be presenting:   Mayoral forums Tuesday, May 5 at 7 pm: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/930958/ Saturday, May 9 at 11 am: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/930965/ US House delegate forum Sunday, May 10 at noon:...

The Ward 6 Dems are looking for volunteer to serve as Parliamentarian for us. The Parliamentarian is one of our officers, but it is an appointed position rather than an elected position (which means the Parliamentarian does NOT have to stand for election every two years). Per our constitution and bylaws, duties include: The Parliamentarian shall be a person knowledgeable in parliamentary procedure. The Parliamentarian shall advise the presiding officer on questions of parl

You know it must be spring when the Nats are back in action, the Ward is in bloom, and it's time for the annual Great Ward 6 Spring Clean!   Join your neighbors and Councilmember Charles Allen and his team to pick up trash and beautify our Ward, then share some food and fellowship at The Roost.   Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon Location: Various, around the Ward More info and RSVP: https://www.charlesallenward6.com/2026springclean   W6Dems President Maggie Ed

Join your fellow DC Dems at Nationals Park Friday, April 24 for the annual DC Democrats Kennedys-King Dinner fundraiser, celebrating the legacy of John and Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   Information and tickets available here .

Join the Young Dems of Ward 6 Committee for a conversation with Attorney General Schwalb to learn all about the Office of the Attorney General, including the types of issues that fall under their jurisdiction, what they're currently working on, and some of the wins they've achieved for our city.   Date: Tuesday, April 7 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Northeast Neighborhood Library (330 7th Street NE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/929681/   This event is ho

The Ward 6 Dems will be hosting an educational session on ranked choice voting for our members in April. But in the meantime, if you're anxious to get going on learning how it's going to work, the DC Public Library and the DC Board of Elections are hosting a series of townhall meetings this month.   Two have already passed, but you can still check out the events on Tuesday, March 24 in the Bellevue neighborhood in Ward 8 or on Saturday, March 28, just across our Ward 6 easter

It's Black History Month, which means it's time for the annual Serve Your City / Ward 6 Mutual Aid Black History Month book drive!   Run in partnership with Ward 6's East City Bookshop, this effort is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: Students across Washington, DC deserve access to books that reflect who they are and the worlds they imagine for themselves. By providing Afrocentric books by Black and Brown authors to K–12 students across the city, the book drive aims to

All are invited to join the DC Democrats Statehood Committee for their monthly action meeting as they tackle urgent threats to DC's self-governance and build momentum toward statehood!   Date: Wednesday, February 18 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Virtual, Zoom link provided upon registration RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/891451/   Focus topics for 2026 include:   Hear from candidates running for office in 2026 about their statehood plans and experience Lea

Henceforth is open for business, so we're still on for the Ward 6 Dems Holiday Party! Date: Monday, January 26 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Henceforth (1335 H Street NE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/880130/ Please be safe and stay warm getting to Henceforth, and we look forward to seeing you! P.S. We do understand if the winter weather and road conditions keep you from joining us. We want our community to be safe getting to Henceforth.

Join the Ward 6 Dems at Henceforth on H Street NE for our annual holiday party.   As usual, there will be fun, food, and fellowship! We'll have hosted heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.   We hope to see you there as we kick off 2026!   Date: Monday, January 26 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Henceforth (1335 H Street NE) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/880130/

Do you like to plan parties? Are you a logistics whiz? Great with A/V? Avid photographer?   The Ward 6 Dems need you to help plan our events, which includes stuff like identifying topics, working with speakers, choosing venues, working on event logistics, managing A/V, taking photos, and recruiting one-off volunteers to staff events.   Date: Thursday, January 15 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Virtual, Zoom link provided upon registration RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6d

Join the Ward 6 Dems and Guerilla Gardeners to remove wreaths from the graves of veterans placed in December as part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America observance. Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: noon -- ?? Location: Congressional Cemetery (meet near the main gate at 18th & E SE) RSVP: No need! Just show up. Guerrillla Gardeners will provide snacks and hot beverages.

Join the Ward 6 Dems for our next Ward 6 Dems Care event at DC Central Kitchen, our very own neighborhood partner supporting food security across the District.   Date: Tuesday, January 20 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Klein Center (2121 First Street SW) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/879441/   We’ll roll up our sleeves and work alongside DC Central Kitchen’s dedicated front-line staff and Culinary Job Training students to prep fresh ingredients for balance

On Saturday, December 6, the Ward 6 Dems held our annual year-end virtual general body meeting. All our committee chairs shared information about the work they've been doing, their plans for 2026, and opportunities to get involved.   Did you miss it?   You can view the recording on our YouTube channel .

Although the Ward 6 Dems holiday party will, as usual, be in January (time, date, and location to be announced shortly), you can get your holiday spirit on with your fellow Democrats at the combined DC Democrats / DC Young Dems holiday party.   Date: Thursday, December 4 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Location: the rooftop of 14 Ridge Square NW, Suite 600 RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/871694/   There will be food, drinks, and a raffle for sports tickets provided by

The DC Democrats, our state party, are refreshing their look, and they want YOU to help shape it.   They have an open call for local artists and designers to create a new logo and t-shirt design that reflects who we are: Democrats building a brighter, bolder future.   Get the details and submit your design here .

Do you like to plan parties? Are you a logistics whiz? Great with A/V? Avid photographer?   The Ward 6 Dems need you to help plan our events, which includes stuff like identifying topics, working with speakers, choosing venues, working on event logistics, managing A/V, taking photos, and recruiting one-off volunteers to staff events.   Join our events chair Brandon Bradley to share your skills, interests, and experience, learn more about what's involved, and dive in!   Date:

All residents of Ward 6 are invited to join Free DC for their November meeting. During this meeting, they will discuss ways to engage in non-cooperation and share opportunities to get more involved with their work. Date: Thursday, November 6 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: online OR in-person ( Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street NE) RSVP: https://freedcproject.org/event-list/ward-6-team-november-meeting