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Resident proposes street dedication for poet Dolores Kendricks; commissioners express support
Summary
Gilbert Trent urged the commission during public comment to dedicate a street or way in Washington, D.C., to poet Dolores Kendricks, outlining her biography and literary accomplishments; several commissioners signaled informal support and staff said they would be helpful in advancing the idea.
Gilbert Trent addressed the commission to propose naming a street (or way) in honor of Dolores Kendricks, describing Kendricks’s biography, teaching career, books and awards, and long ties to the District. Trent said Kendricks was born in 1927, attended Dunbar High School and later earned a master's degree from Georgetown University, and that dedicating a street would be a fitting tribute to her contributions.
"Dedicating a street or way in her name is a fitting tribute to her lasting contribution to literature and the District of Columbia," Trent said. He added personal context—he and Kendricks were both residents of Ward 6 and he said she was a neighbor and mentor.
Chair Reggie Van Lee noted several commissioners had already expressed support and staff said they would be willing to help move the request forward. The commission did not take formal action at the meeting; the chair said members who were supportive would follow up on next steps outside of the public-comment period.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 386, topfinish SEG 471
