By Una Yarsky During these past months, businesses have worked hard to increase a feeling of community in Southwest while remaining afloat during this economic slump. One such business is Ice Cream Jubilee, a local ice cream shop that focuses on “authentic flavors,” according to their website. Since early on […]
ANC 6D Statement on the Killing of George Floyd and Recent Protests
By Fredrica Kramer At its June 8, 2020 Business Meeting, ANC 6D unanimously passed the following resolution, expressing its sentiments around the killing of George Floyd and others, and the particular meaning of the recent protests to our community and the work of the ANC. “We grieve for George Floyd […]
Local Businesses Expand Services During Phase Two
As strict social distancing measures are eased, many local businesses and their employees continue to feel the economic strain. During this unprecedented time, most businesses and restaurants are still offering limited services, but with the lifting of some restrictions, others have gone back to regular working hours or have opened […]
JMA Solutions Gives Back During COVID-19
By Iman Brown and Jonathan Clark Founded on the mission of giving back, local Southwest (SW) D.C.- based government contractor, JMA Solutions, continues to step up to serve the SW community and its surrounding areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the initial phases of the stay-at-home order, JMA has donated […]
College Bound Executive Director to Host 2020 SWNA Scholarship Ceremony
By Vyllorya Evans When planning their 46th Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony live stream event, “Supporting Education, Building Community,” SWNA’s Education and Scholarship Task Force (ESTF) welcomed the opportunity to have Kenneth Ward, Executive Director of College Bound, as host. Mr. Ward is a long time Southwest resident, life-long educator, and […]
SW Mutual Aid Continues its Mission to Provide Food
By Carlee Brown & Max Grossman Ward 6 Mutual Aid (W6MA) is an all-volunteer grassroots group working with black and brown community organizations to help keep our communities safe. Over the past four months, the Southwest Pod of W6MA has partnered with Christ United Methodist Church on a community food […]
Councilmember Allen Sponsors Emergency Police Reform Bill
By Southwester Staff The Thirty-First Legislative Meeting of the District of Columbia Council began with a moment of silence. Chairman Phil Mendelson asked Councilmembers to reflect on “deeply-rooted attitudes, often unconscious attitudes, within ourselves, that allow racism to persist in our society.” Thus began hours of debate over an omnibus […]