Southwest middle schoolers visited Howard University in May as they developed their leadership skills and artistic expression. Courtesy of Cherise Cole By Southwester Staff Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908, and is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. […]
Summer College-Educational Tour for DC Storm Students
DC STORM’s trip highlights included a stop at the Casemate Museum. Courtesy of the Author By Jay ShorterDirector, DC STORM, Inc. Over the weekend of June 21 to June 23 the non-profit organization DC STORM, Inc. (Students Taught Organization and Respect Mentored) traveled to the historical Hampton Roads Area of Virginia. […]
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Celebrates Youth for Back to School
By Katrina Avila At Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA), our enduring mission remains steadfast: to ensure that Black and Brown youth and families across DC have access to the resources they need—resources that others already have. From after-school enrichment and tutoring programs to vital community support, SYC/W6MA has […]
Arena Stage Kicks Off New Season with Tony-Award Winning Production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Yetunde Felix-Ukwu. Courtesy of Arena Stage By Sheila Wickouski On September 6, a new era will begin at Southwest’s Arena Stage. The first season programmed by new Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif will launch with the Tony-award winning comedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Written by celebrated Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh, […]
DC Circulator to Phase Out Beginning October 1
The DC Circulator will cease service due to budget cuts. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that DC Circulator bus service, including the Eastern Market to L’Enfant Plaza route that runs through Southwest DC, will phase out of service. Service reductions will […]
Safeway Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
In late July, the Safeway at 4th Street and M Street SW re-opened after an extensive renovation. In addition to a ribbon-cutting and giveaways, the store offered contributions from the Safeway Foundation to neighborhood organizations. Courtesy of Perry Klein By Beth Hall Over the last year, customers have noticed changes and […]