By Jan Adams, Jonathan Clark and Iman Brown Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman recently teamed up with JMA Solutions LLC. to surprise young student-athletes of Jefferson Middle School Academy and Eastern High School after the final preseason game. The football pro likes having a positive presence within the Southwest community and visiting these up and […]
Tantania Brown: Southwest Born & Bred, Destined For Greatness
By Kym Chandler Her former coach describes her as “having dedication like no other.” Her demeanor suggests a maturity well beyond her 22 years. Her accomplishments foretell a remarkable future and yet, she remains humble, focused and grounded. It all began in Southwest DC where Tantania grew up watching Denise Brown, her mother, balance home, […]
Mahalia Jackson Tribute Returns to Westminster Church
By Southwester Staff Later this month, the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, will return to life through the powerful voice and presence of Lavenia Nesmith at Westminster Church in Southwest. Nesmith will be backed by stellar musicians—Steve Key, piano; Harry Jackson, bass; Terron Whitehead, drums; and Steve Washington, narrator—to help her bring Jackson to the […]
SW Community Gardens, #1 in DC
By John Krzyzaniak The SW Community Gardens at Lansburgh Park took home the blue ribbon for the District’s best compost at the DC State Fair on Sunday, September 8. Calling itself “Compost Against the Machine,” the team built on last year’s successful third place finish to claim this year’s top prize. Compost entries were scored […]
A Right to be Forgotten: Exclusive Interview with Playwright Sharyn Rothstein
By Sheila Wickouski Arena Stage’s 2019-20 season features five out of ten shows based on real life. Starting with Ann, about Texas’ Governor Ann Richards, and this autumn there will be Newsies, the Disney musical about the 1899 paperboy strike. The next production, Right to be Forgotten, is a world premiere by playwright Sharyn Rothstein. […]
Bon Voyage Jason!
By Donna Purchase Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) Waterfront Task Force chair Jason Kopp is off to Samoa for the next year. However, he’s not abandoning ship, he’s working with volunteers to take over the task force (more about that next month). Jason has led the task force since 2015 and says their most significant accomplishment […]