DUBOIS, W.E.B. & OVINGTON, Mary White: "Extra Mile" plaque in Washington, D.C.

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The "Extra Mile" plaque in Washington, D.C. commemorates W.E.B. Du Bois and Mary White Ovington, founders and long-time leaders of the NAACP. Installed near Federal Triangle, the plaque honors their decades of work advancing racial equality. It highlights Du Bois's belief in the fundamental brotherhood and potential of all people. This memorial is part of a broader series recognizing Americans who have made extraordinary contributions to society.