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 […]
Annual Ceremony Recognizes Southwest History with Call to “Remember the Pearl”
The Wright Dancers from Richard Wright Public Charter High School for Journalism and and Media Arts performed April 14 at the Pearl Initiative’s annual remembrance ceremony. Courtesy of Barby Halstead-Worrell. By Wilma Goldstein On Sunday, April 14, The Pearl Initiative held its fourth annual commemoration to “Remember the Pearl.” The […]
Poetry Corner: Ode to Dreams
By Eryn Attaway, 10th GradeRichard Wright Public Charter School Ode to the dreams that call every night Sometimes during the day For Dreams take us to new heights As well as solace & a haven that’s safe To the dreams that transport you Provide an escape The dreams that calm […]
Richard Wright Public Charter School Leader, Students Receive Presidential Award
By: Jamari Tyree, Grade 10 Richard Wright PCS Student Writer Dr. Marco Clark, also known as “America’s toughest principal,” has accomplished many feats in the education sector nationally and, for the last 15 years, in Washington, DC. On January 13, Clark hit another major mark as he became the recipient […]
Till: The story that broke African American hearts and propelled the Civil Rights Movement
By Latrice Adams and K’Imani Rispus Richard Wright Public Charter School, Grade 11 Local students joined the cast of Till, an upcoming movie telling the heartbreaking but heroic story of Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, for a screening at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in September. The […]
Richard Wright Student Serves as Voice for DC Students on State Board of Education
BY CHINA JONES-BURGESS, 11TH GRADE, RICHARD WRIGHT PCS Aa Student Representative on the DC State Board of Education, China Jones-Burgess, a junior at Richard Wright Public Charter School in Southwest, has already begun working with her DC peers to listen to concerns and requests. Jones- Burgess began her journey in […]