Picturing Politics: White House celebrates Black History Month, D.C. opens emergency center

By Danielle Towers and Allison Robbert • March 2, 2023

Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer

Guests take a selfie at the White House’s reception celebrating Black History Month Monday.

This week, The Hatchet attended a reception at the White House celebrating Black History Month, the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Check out these photos from across the District in this week’s edition of Picturing Politics:

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the White House’s reception celebrating Black History Month Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)

Rep. Al Green, D-TX, attended the White House’s reception for Black History Month Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)

Mayor Muriel Bowser cuts the red ribbon at the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)

Deanne Criswell, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, signs a wall at the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center Monday. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)

Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as he responded to questions about deaths connected to fentanyl and violent crime. (Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer)