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Picturing Politics: White House celebrates Black History Month, D.C. opens emergency center

By Danielle Towers and Allison Robbert • March 2, 2023
Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer
Guests take a selfie at the White House’s reception celebrating Black History Month Monday.

This week, The Hatchet attended a reception at the White House celebrating Black History Month, the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Check out these photos from across the District in this week’s edition of Picturing Politics:

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the White House’s reception celebrating Black History Month Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)
Rep. Al Green, D-TX, attended the White House’s reception for Black History Month Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)
Mayor Muriel Bowser cuts the red ribbon at the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)
Deanne Criswell, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, signs a wall at the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)
Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as he responded to questions about deaths connected to fentanyl and violent crime. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)
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