Tag: gentrification in dc

“It’s a very deep cultural thing,” said Justin “Yaddiya” Johnson, an activist and organizer of several go-go-themed protest concerts. “When you think about go-go, you should think about D.C. culture. It should be the symbol of our culture.”

According to a study from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, DC has the most intense gentrification in the country. With the development of new condominiums and restaurants, native residents are being pushed out of their communities.