About

A Rich Heritage

The Langston neighborhood is named after the abolitionist, political leader, educator and diplomat John Mercer Langston who is widely known as the first African-American to be elected to public office in the United States.

Langston was also the first dean of the Howard University School of Law as well as the first president of Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute (now Virginia State University).

The neighborhood includes the historic Langston Golf Course and Driving Range which was opened in 1939. This course was the first public golf course open to African-Americans in Washington, DC. It attracted local residents and celebrities alike including musician Billy Eckstine, golfer Lee Elder and boxer Joe Louis. It is operated by the National Park Service as part of Anacostia Park and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Community Leadership

Our Executive Committee

Sydelle Moore,
President

Sydelle is a program manager at a technology firm that helps people with disabilities access the internet.

McCordia "Mac" Young,
Vice President

Mac is an entrepreneur specializing in real estate as well as network management technology.

David Doher,
Treasurer

David is a certified public accountant experienced in managing the assets of non-profits.

Kimberly Iwuh,
Secretary

Kim is an DCPS educator. She is focused on helping children with special needs reach their potential.

Our Goals

Civic Pride & Engagement
Our primary goal as an organization is to foster a sense of civic pride and engagement among the residents and businesses that form our community. To that end, we will be focused on the following key areas in the coming years:

Community Beautification

Not only are well-maintained communities beautiful, but they improve quality of life by helping to reduce crime and improve health outcomes for community members of all ages.

Youth & Jobs

From hosting school supply giveaways to helping teenagers and young adults find employment, the Langston Civic Association is focused on finding partners who can bring opportunities to young people in our area.

Seniors & Preserving Our History

Not only are we interested in making it easier for our senior residents to age in place, but relying on their experience and wisdom to help shape the future of our community for years to come.

Our Neighborhood

Although we are happy to work with neighbors and organizations across Washington, DC our primary membership area is the zone outlined in blue below.

Our Registrations & Bylaws

The Langston Civic Association is a registered 501(c)(3), so contributions are tax deductible.
The association is also registered with DCRA in good standing and a member of the D.C. Federation of Civic Associations, an official governing body for civic associations in Washington, DC.

The Langston Civic Association is an open and transparent organization. You can read key documents to familiarize yourself with our goals and rules below: