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In 1949, Arlington established a formal Department of Recreation for the rapidly growing and developing county.
However, the classes, clubs and activities sponsored by the department mirrored the school system and were segregated.
In 1950, a formal "Negro Recreation Section" was created "with a special emphasis on sports." Its director was Ernest E. Johnson, who was a central figure for African-Americans in Arlington who wished to participate in the Department's programs.
Read more about Ernest E. Johnson and the eventual desegregation of the County's Recreation Department on Our Back Pages.
- Video: E. Patrick Johnson, From Page To Stage
On Monday, Oct. 3, From Page to Stage spoke with performance artist E. Patrick Johnson. Johnson, a Professor and Chair of the Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University, is also the star of Signature Theatre's new one-man play Sweet...
- Moving Words Call For Poems About First Love - Deadline Jan. 22
Have you ever ridden the Metrobus, and wondered about the poems posted inside? They're the product of Moving Words, a program makes poetry a part of daily life for commuters in Northern Virginia, and promotes the work of local writers. Submission...
- Aurora Hills Roof Replacement
** Information on repair schedule updated 11/23/10 ** The Aurora Hills Branch Library is about to get new protection from the elements. Work on the roof at the Aurora Hills Center ? comprised of the Library, a Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural...
- Director To Attend Fy2011 Work Session Wednesday
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh **Updated 4/7/2010 - Due to a funeral on Saturday morning the County Board has to move the April 10 work session to Wednesday April 14, from 6:30 ? 9:30...
- All Arlington Public Library Sites Closing At 3 P.m. On Saturday, Jan. 30
Due to inclement weather, all Arlington Public Library locations will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. All Arlington Public Schools events and Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources events scheduled for today have now been canceled....
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From Our Back Pages: All Work and No Play
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| Earnest E. Johnson with his wife Mignon (left) and an unknown friend in 1982 |
In 1949, Arlington established a formal Department of Recreation for the rapidly growing and developing county.
However, the classes, clubs and activities sponsored by the department mirrored the school system and were segregated.
In 1950, a formal "Negro Recreation Section" was created "with a special emphasis on sports." Its director was Ernest E. Johnson, who was a central figure for African-Americans in Arlington who wished to participate in the Department's programs.
Read more about Ernest E. Johnson and the eventual desegregation of the County's Recreation Department on Our Back Pages.
- Video: E. Patrick Johnson, From Page To Stage
On Monday, Oct. 3, From Page to Stage spoke with performance artist E. Patrick Johnson. Johnson, a Professor and Chair of the Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University, is also the star of Signature Theatre's new one-man play Sweet...
- Moving Words Call For Poems About First Love - Deadline Jan. 22
Have you ever ridden the Metrobus, and wondered about the poems posted inside? They're the product of Moving Words, a program makes poetry a part of daily life for commuters in Northern Virginia, and promotes the work of local writers. Submission...
- Aurora Hills Roof Replacement
** Information on repair schedule updated 11/23/10 ** The Aurora Hills Branch Library is about to get new protection from the elements. Work on the roof at the Aurora Hills Center ? comprised of the Library, a Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural...
- Director To Attend Fy2011 Work Session Wednesday
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh **Updated 4/7/2010 - Due to a funeral on Saturday morning the County Board has to move the April 10 work session to Wednesday April 14, from 6:30 ? 9:30...
- All Arlington Public Library Sites Closing At 3 P.m. On Saturday, Jan. 30
Due to inclement weather, all Arlington Public Library locations will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. All Arlington Public Schools events and Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources events scheduled for today have now been canceled....