Chocolate City
Regional
- Meaning
- Nickname for Black-majority D.C.
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Washington, D.C.
What does “Chocolate City” mean
An affectionate nickname for Washington, D.C., referencing its longtime African American majority population. Popularized by Parliament's 1975 album 'Chocolate City,' the name became a point of pride during go-go's rise. It is still used by residents, especially in conversations about the city's Black culture and gentrification.
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