Diversity Talk: Taylor’s Story – Washington D.C.

By •Published On: October 4th, 2020•1 min read•

Taylor’s Story

This story surrounds Taylor Dumpson, who, in 2017, became the first African American woman elected as student government president at American University in Washington, DC. Soon after, Dumpson received a storm of racist and threatening messages via Facebook and Twitter. The incident gained national attention once she and her legal team fought back against her attackers and won. Her story was featured in the New York Times, Washington Post and other major news outlets. Taylor Dumpson’s example of fortitude and courage is truly inspirational and certainly worth sharing.

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Dion Price is a U.S. Marine Corps combat Veteran who has over 20 years of experience professionally organizing and conducting tours and transportation in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Dion gives informative tours and quality service to visitors from near and far – including Military Veterans, families, students, Elected Officials, and Celebrities. His goal is to leave impactful and lasting memories for all his guests. Dion was born and raised on Maryland’s Eastern Shore – the birthplace of Frederick Douglas; of whom his family is descendants (as well as Harriett Tubman).

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