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The Departmental Progressive Club is a historically significant black social club. It is currently located in the Southwest Quadrant of Alexandria, Virginia at 411 Gibbon Street.
History
The club was founded in 1927 by employees of the Federal_government_of_the_United_States[1] "When the club first began, it was located a block away from its current building."[2] Land for its current home was purchased in 1955.[3] It is Alexandria's oldest private social club.[4]
Due to Racial_segregation Black Americans faced numerous hardships in life, including discrimination in joining existing social clubs. In Virginia, the shameful Public Assemblages Act was passed into law in 1926, which literally left black people out in the cold.[5] Local progressive clubs were organised to advance African - American interests, provide a relaxing venue, and connect citizens.[6] This Departmental Progressive Club was founded to "to provide wholesome recreation for its membership and support to other community groups concerned with improving the general welfare of Alexandria."
Alexandria's Departmental Progressive Club was founded by Jesse Carter, Lawrence Day, Raymond Green, Clarence Greene, Booker T. Harper, Jesse Pollard, and Samuel Reynolds.[7]
Philanthropy
The Club's impact on the local community has been substantial. A strong relationship with the NAACP helps to ensure equity. It regularly partners with Carpenter's Shelter as well as the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.[8]The Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross, and Firefighters and Friends to the rescue have also benefited.
Notable Members
Two current Alexandria City Council members are also members of the club. They are Canek Aguirre and John Taylor Chapman.[9]
Former Council Member Willie Bailey belongs to the club.[10]
References
- ^ "About Us". Departmental Progressive Club. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Schrott, Missy. "Departmental Progressive Club celebrates 90 years". The Alexandria Times. The Alexandria Times. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Dauray, Kevin. "Departmental Progressive Club Celebrates Its 95th Anniversary". The Zebra. The Zebra. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Schrott, Missy. "Departmental Progressive Club celebrates 90 years". The Alexandria Times. The Alexandria Times. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Separation of Races 1926". Encyclopedia Virginia.
- ^ Jones Handal, Leigh. "Do You Know Your Lowcountry? The Progressive Club". The Post and Courier. The Post and Courier. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Departmental Progressive Club. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Salmon, Mike. "Alexandria Living Legend Nelson Greene, Jr. Righted Wrongs and Got Things Done". The Zebra. The Zebra. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Dauray, Kevin. "Departmental Progressive Club Celebrates Its 95th Anniversary". The Zebra. The Zebra. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Schrott, Missy. "Departmental Progressive Club celebrates 90 years". The Alexandria Times. The Alexandria Times. Retrieved 2 March 2024.