Question

You will write one strong paragraph (6–8 sentences) explaining how Washington, D.C.’s culture changed from the 1990s to the 2000s. You must use evidence from BOTH sources, explain cause and effect, and show historical thinking (what changed over time and why).

Answer 1

Source 1: Cultural Identity & Everyday Life
“Go-Go’s Struggle and Survival in a Changing D.C.” – Washington Post
Key Details to Use as Evidence:

Go-go music was a core part of D.C.’s Black culture in the 1990s, especially in neighborhoods like Shaw and U Street.

Clubs and live venues were community spaces, not just entertainment.

In the 2000s, rising rent, new zoning rules, and noise complaints from new residents led to the closure of many go-go venues.

The article shows cultural loss and resistance, as artists and residents fought to keep go-go alive.

What this source helps you explain:

How culture is connected to who lives in a city

How long-standing traditions can be pushed out by redevelopment

Source 2: Demographics, Economics & Neighborhood Change
“The Rise of Gentrification in Washington, D.C.” – Brookings Institution
Key Details to Use as Evidence:

Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, D.C. experienced population growth, especially among young professionals.

Average income levels increased while housing costs rose sharply.

Many historically Black neighborhoods saw new businesses, luxury housing, and redevelopment.

While crime rates dropped and services improved, long-time residents were displaced.

What this source helps you explain:

The economic reasons behind cultural change

Why neighborhoods looked, felt, and functioned differently in the 2000s

Answer 2

I can write that paragraph — but I need the two sources you mentioned. Please paste or upload both Source A and Source B (or briefly summarize their key claims/evidence) so I can cite specific details from each and show cause-and-effect and change over time. Also tell me if you want the sources referred to as "Source A/Source B" or by their titles.