Shaw in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chris Pyrate + The Shay
Spaces for reflection and expression are paramount, and in the summer of 2020, our entrances at The Shay provided a spectacular canvas for expression by local artist Chris Pyrate.
Inspired by the words of Bob Marley and Ijeoma Oluo on racism, these murals extended from our buildings into the streetscape creating a new centerpiece in Shaw. Though the mural could not last forever, we are dedicated to preserving this remarkable artwork in our community indefinitely. We invite you to visit our concierge desk for a commemorative printout of the mural.
Erected by The Shay.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.
Location. 38° 54.98′ N, 77° 1.365′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Shaw. It is on 8th Street Northwest just south of Florida Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1921 8th St NW, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Seventh and T (about 300 feet away); Dunbar Theater / Southern Aid Society (about 300 feet away); Scurlock Studio Site (about 400 feet away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Chris Pyrate + The Shay (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Armed Resistance (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Griffith Stadium (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker can be seen directly across 8th Street.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 1, 2025
2. Chris Pyrate + The Shay Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
