Forward by Southwester Staff Not only was April the first full month of spring (or autumn depending on your hemisphere), it’s also National Poetry Month. This year in the District, in honor of DC statehood getting national attention and passing the House for the first time in history, Ward 6 Democrats sponsored their inaugural “Words […]
Exclusive Excerpt from New Book, InDEBTed
By Southwester Staff Local author Bianca Kersellius recently released her first book, a memoir entitled InDEBTed: Stories of Surviving Debt, Inequity and Obtaining Freedom. The book takes readers on a vivid journey unpacking the rigorous reality of Kersellius’ life as a young Black woman in America with student loan debt. Kersellius provided the following excerpt […]
These Curls Have Strong Roots
By Avery Pannell What do you know about the hair on your head? Is it dry? Damaged? Straight? Long? Black? Brown? Is it greying too fast? Or maybe leaving you too soon? What do you know about the history of your hair? Do you have culture embedded in every root? There is no doubt that […]
Perhaps a Mural at Lansburgh Park?
By Gabriele Strauch SWNA Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) is pleased to announce an exciting youth activity project in the making: creating a painted mural at Lansburgh Park, located at 1098 Delaware Ave., SW. Pending approval by the ANC and DPR, the work for the mural will begin in mid-May. YATF has identified the artist […]
VP Kamala Harris Art Installation On Display At The Wharf
By Southwester Staff On March 8, the Wharf and the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) unveiled plans for a new crochet art installation celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris. I’m Speaking, which was announced to coincide with International Women’s Day, is the work of LA-based artist Londone Kaye. Kaye’s work has been seen in Times Square […]
ARTECHOUSE Opens 4th Cherry Blossom Season with a Hope of Renewal
By Matt Koehler Walking into Renewal 2121 (https://www.artechouse.com/program/renewal-2121/), masked but amidst a small jubilant crowd of early viewers, I felt lighter than the last time I experienced one of ARTECHOUSE’s cherry blossom-themed interactive exhibits. Much has happened in the past year that has caused intense existential anxiety. Some parts of the world are just starting […]
Ward 6 Democrats host Words Matter Poetry Contest
By Mike Goodman In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, the Ward 6 Democrats are sponsoring Words Matter, a poetry contest open to all residents of Ward 6. To enter, respond to the following question in the form of a poem: “What does DC statehood mean to you?” Entrants are encouraged to use the […]