A Review By: Daniya Howard, Grade 9Richard Wright Public Charter School In “The Other Americans,” the playwright, John Leguizamo, explores themes of loyalty, mental health, honesty, and cultural identity as a Puerto Rican American living in Queens, New York. My overall impression was powerful. I experienced a whirlwind of emotions […]
Master P and Tiana Von Johnson Inspire Future Entrepreneurs at Richard Wright Public Charter School
By: Jamari Tyree, Grade 12Richard Wright Public Charter School On November 15, Richard Wright Public Charter School was honored to host an exciting Masterclass event featuring Master P, a renowned rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. The event was attended by various grade levels who were excited to gain knowledge from […]
Community Meeting on Home Rule and Local Legislation Coming Up on January 27
By Southwester Staff The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) will hold its first 2025 community meeting on Monday, January 27 at 7:00 PM at Arena Stage. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen has accepted an invitation and will be part of a panel discussion on DC Home Rule and his legislation “Strengthening […]
Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Waterfront Village Offers Future Framework Class to the Community
By Southwester Staff Coming this February is a five-part class offered by Waterfront Village designed to provide a framework for completing a variety of tasks associated with planning for the future. The class has something to offer anyone 50 years and older. “This class addresses issues beyond basic estate planning,” […]
Celebrating Black History in Southwest
by Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. Join the DC Black History Celebration Committee (DCBHCC) for the 35th Annual BlackHistory Program in partnership with the African American Civil War Museum and WestminsterPresbyterian Church to kickoff Black History month. This event will take place on Saturday,February 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian […]
Ginkgo Gardens is an Urban Gem
Bridget Murphy and Kitty, the Ginkgo store cat. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Beth Hall Founded in 2000 by owner Mark Holler, Ginkgo Gardens is a full service garden center and landscaping company. Located on a large footprint at 911 11th Street, SE, they offer a large selection of indoor […]
Community Volunteer Clarence Arthur Stillions Passes Away at Age of 83
Clarence Arthur (“C.A.”) Stillions. Courtesy of the Stillions family By Southwester Staff Clarence Arthur (“C.A.”) Stillions died peacefully at the age of 83 on November 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. He was born in 1941 in Sumner, IL before relocating to Washington, DC to continue his career as an architect and […]