The Departmental Progressive Club, one of Alexandria’s oldest organizations, will celebrate its 90th Anniversary at a gala on Sept. 30 at the Waterford in Springfield.

The theme of the celebration is “We Come This Far by Faith,” which captures the DPC’s historic journey.

The DPC was established in September of 1927 by seven young African Americans in response to the Virginia Public Assemblage Act of 1926, which barred African Americans from all public facilities including the library. The DPC has been committed to serving as a beacon of inspiration, community engagement and advocacy in the City of Alexandria.

For 90 years, the DPC and its members have been an integral part of the community, actively engaging in civil rights, education, housing and other civic activities to help improve the general welfare of Alexandria and the quality of life for all of its citizens.

Sponsorships for the 90th anniversary gala are available. For more information, email DPC president Nelson E. Greene Jr. or gala committee chair Merrick T. Malone at dpc@dpc1927.org