Chocolate City
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Chocolate City is a popular nickname for Washington, D.C., highlighting its historically large and influential African American population and culture.
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
nickname
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| appliesTo |
United States capital city
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| associatedWith |
African American culture
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African American population → |
| connotation |
Black cultural influence
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Black political power → |
| denotes |
majority-Black character of Washington, D.C. in much of the 20th century
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| hasContext |
African American urban history
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race relations in the United States → urban demographics → |
| implies |
strong African American cultural institutions in Washington, D.C.
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strong African American political leadership in Washington, D.C. → |
| language |
English
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| notableIn |
civil rights era and post–civil rights era Washington, D.C.
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| perceivedAs |
marker of Black cultural identity in Washington, D.C.
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term of pride by many African American residents → |
| refersTo |
Washington, D.C.
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| region |
Washington metropolitan area
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| relatedConcept |
Black majority city
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gentrification in Washington, D.C. → |
| timePeriod |
late 20th century
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| usedFor |
emphasizing African American cultural influence in Washington, D.C.
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highlighting historically large Black population in Washington, D.C. → |
| usedIn |
local discourse in Washington, D.C.
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popular culture → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Washington, D.C.
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hasNickname |