Photographer: McArthur Newell
Host: DJ Beverly Bond and HYT ME
Special Mention: Metropolitan Affairs
Location: The Mansion | Washington DC | 2020 O Street

Sophisticated meets Funky for an all-out good time at the O Street Mansion in Washington DC. The “O Mansion” as it has become to be known throughout the US, has a long history of events. The building can best be described as three (3) attached brownstone buildings with intricate details, decor, and mesmerizing chandlers. Normally a place for private weddings, the “O Mansion” became the private party hosted by a board of well-respected and noteworthy advocates of the hip-hop community.

Famed DJ, Beverly Bond – founder of “Black Girls Rock!” known for her work with major international icons ranging from Jay-Z to Hugo Boss hosted the event with groundbreaking Media Group, HYT ME, the dynamic duo of Nia Gandy and Rory Williams. This was an inauguration celebration with a focus on the community through music. Unique and uplifting. There were so many cool scenes and even more cool people to take in. Here are a few shots of the event seen through the bold lens of McArthur Newell…

Black Girls Ba'Rack the Mansion