PHOTOS: Cathy Hughes Receives Key to the City of Washington, D.C.
Media pioneer Cathy Hughes was presented with the Key to the City by Mayor Muriel Bowser during a special celebration recognizing her lasting impact on Washington, D.C., media, and Black culture.
A crowd of community leaders, elected officials, media professionals, and supporters gathered Wednesday for a special celebration honoring Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairwoman of Urban One, as she received the Key to the City of Washington, D.C. from Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Held during a special edition of Majic Wednesdays at Sycamore & Oak, the event recognized Hughes’ decades of leadership, entrepreneurship, and commitment to elevating Black voices through media while highlighting her enduring influence on the District and communities across the country.
