PHOTOS: Cathy Hughes Receives Key to the City

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.

A group of people standing together, some holding microphones, in front of a colorful backdrop with the text "MAGIC". — Jeff Heyward / @JeffOnDigital

A group of people gathered at an event, with a DJ mixing music on a Rane sound system and a large screen displaying the event's branding. — Jeff Heyward / @JeffOnDigital

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.