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.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf nickname
appliesTo United States capital city
associatedWith African American culture
African American population
connotation Black cultural influence
Black political power
denotes majority-Black character of Washington, D.C. in much of the 20th century
hasContext African American urban history
race relations in the United States
urban demographics
implies strong African American cultural institutions in Washington, D.C.
strong African American political leadership in Washington, D.C.
language English
notableIn civil rights era and post–civil rights era Washington, D.C.
perceivedAs marker of Black cultural identity in Washington, D.C.
term of pride by many African American residents
refersTo Washington, D.C.
region Washington metropolitan area
relatedConcept Black majority city
gentrification in Washington, D.C.
timePeriod late 20th century
usedFor emphasizing African American cultural influence in Washington, D.C.
highlighting historically large Black population in Washington, D.C.
usedIn local discourse in Washington, D.C.
popular culture

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Washington, D.C.
hasNickname

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