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Serving the Waterfront Communities of Southwest and Navy Yard SouthwesterCopyright © 2016 Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc., All rights reserved. February 2016 Circulation 12,000 FREE Published by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc. (SWNA) — a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational corporation. Black History Month: Black Figures in Southwest’s History By: Ryan Pierce Martin Puryear wood. …Through the action of the shaping lished publication, Topic, which focused on SWNA History Task Force Martin Puryear, sculptor, was featured hand on wood, he brings forth a poetry of Africa and African affairs. He worked in this in Time magazine’s July 9, 2001 issue in a material substance that’s unique in today’s position from an office in Tunis until 1972 series on “America’s Best” about prominent America.” when he moved to the District of Columbia, where we would spend the rest of his career contemporary artists. Born in 1941, Puryear Richard Saunders and his family lived primarily at Half & O and retirement until his passing. Saunders was a res- Streets SW. He attended Syphax Elementary Arthur Fletcher School in Southwest, eventually matriculating ident of Southwest for from The Catholic University of America much of his later life, Arthur Fletcher in Washington, DC with a degree in art. and was the winner of was born in Phoenix, After spending some time traveling abroad, several top awards in AZ and raised in Kan- during which he studied at the Royal Swedish the annual Southwest sas. In 1968, Fletcher, Academy of Arts, Puryear returned to the states photography contests. a successful and active and continued his studies at Yale University, A photojournalist Republican, ran for earning a Master of Fine Arts degree. He born in Bermuda, Photo from www. lieutenant governor successfully pursued a lifelong career in art, Saunders moved to bermudabiographies.bm of Washington State, with one of his first major solo museum shows the United States in and narrowly lost to Photo from at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1977. Puryear 1947 to attend university and then begin his the incumbent, John www.doi.gov was featured in several shows at prominent career. Saunders was a very successful freelance Cherberg. Fletcher’s museums, including the Whitney Museum of photographer based primarily in New York, close race for lt. governor and other efforts for View of the “Bearing Witness” sculpture by American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, NY and Pittsburgh, PA for several years, with the party gained the attention of then-Presi- Martin Puryear at Ronald Reagan Building and both in New York, NY, and the Art Institute his work appearing in Life, Look, Fortune, dent Richard Nixon, who appointed Fletcher International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania of Chicago in Illinois. The Time feature states Ebony, The New York Times, and a number of soon after to be the Assistant Secretary of Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Photo from that “… the intensity of Puryear’s work comes other publications. In 1967 Saunders joined Labor. He would go on to serve in various http://gsablogs.gsa.gov from doing everything himself, mainly in the United States Information Agency, becom- ing international editor for their newly estab- See “Black History,” page 7

Op-ed: The Road to the Ivy League Op-ed: Southwest Still Remembered Starts at Amidon-Bowen By: Rhonda Hamilton concentrated poverty is broken up in a ANC Commissioner residential area, it makes way for prosper- By: Martin R. Welles, Esq. how to compete for starting spots on sports ity and greater economic opportunity for President, Amidon-Bowen PTA teams. Having the competitive drive to outhwest has always been a special all. Little thought goes into the devastating remain at the top of the class takes a dif- place that people are drawn back to effects that it has on families and commu- and they tend to form connections fter five years at Amidon-Bow- ferent set of learned skills versus having S nity ties, the same way that it was done in to this neighborhood that last a lifetime. en, with two more to go, I am to learn how to overcome mediocrity. My Old Southwest. There is truth in the saying The phrase “I know my neighbor” has A confident that my three children children are learning how their differences that “If we don’t learn from the mistakes of meaning in Southwest. One can quickly have received a competitive advantage over provide an advantage, rather than hinder the past, we are destined to repeat them.” see the huge amount of diversity and other, equally bright children who may their trajectory. If they went to a suburban- How a community takes care of its own is sense of belonging among residents here. apply to Ivy League schools and other top like school where everyone looked the same critically important as we move forward, A close-knit African-American commu- universities 10 years from now. In their and came from the same background, they especially what is preserved and what is nity also existed in this area prior to urban college applications, my children will be might learn how to be content with being protected, including the basic rights of renewal. However, they are only a distant able to draw on how their experiences as average. As most parents, I am hoping for vulnerable residents to not be overlooked thought and memory. There is very little racial and economic minorities at Amidon- my children to be better than average—I and slowly forgotten. evidence of the community that once was, Bowen have shaped their development and do not want them being comfortable with A tremendous amount of effort is place with the exception of the remainder of informed their world view. I do not believe average—even if it is in an above-average into building up areas like Southwest homes south of Q Street, which is affec- that my children would be better off if they setting. Elementary school is where con- throughout the city. However, not enough tionately referred to as “Old Southwest.” attended a suburban-like school where fidence is built, trajectory is established, attention is going into making a clear The rich heritage and culture of the for- everyone looked like them and came from and children are free to experiment—to and precise plan to ensure that low- to mer residents were overshadowed by the a similar socioeconomic status. Frankly, I succeed and to fail. Our society needs moderate-income families, individuals, desire for change that lead to the forcible do not think the admissions team at an Ivy more than average citizens and I believe and seniors are not priced out of neighbor- removal of 4500 African-American fami- League school is looking to admit bright Amidon-Bowen is laying the foundation to hoods. It should matter to everyone that lies from this neighborhood during the but parochial children either. Children launch above-average citizens. the future for these residents in Southwest urban renewal project. These families were from suburban and other schools that lack I am more than impressed with the and DC in general hangs in the balance. relocated, scattered throughout the city, racial and economic diversity are hindered academic rigor and offerings at Amidon- It is a horrible thing to be kicked out of and often handed unfulfilled promises of by their common and average experiences. Bowen. My children are taught by great a home and evicted from a community or returning one day to the only homes they My children are learning how to be teachers who push them to learn beyond to be undesired in an area. This is a harsh leaders. They are learning how to be out had ever known. There is a belief in this city that when front, how to be at the top of their class, See “Ivy League,” page 4 See “Southwest,” page 4 Page 2 The Southwester February 2016 February Southwest Commentary By: Bruce Levine, with limited resources to address How can we do this? In the coming months, SWNA President these dangers. we will be identifying issues and opportunities Southwest, and DC more that each of you, as members of the commu- n behalf of the South- generally, is not Flint, but several nity, can potentially get involved in addressing. west Neighborhood things struck me about this news Through SWNA, you can join any number of Assembly (SWNA) O story. This kind of situation— task forces, depending on your interests, but I’m board, we hope that your New public officials making policy going to suggest that you start out in a small way. Year has gotten off to a great and operational choices that can How about just looking at the person passing start! have major impacts on a com- you on the sidewalk and saying “Good morn- One of our resolutions for munity—is hardly unknown ing”? I hear all the time that one of the things 2016 is to be more “present” in in DC. In Flint, it seems that that is special about Southwest is the neighbor- communicating with the South- Jacqueline Walker the community did not have a hood feel and, frankly, that is going to be chal- west community and this col- [email protected] Bruce Levine chance to affect a critical deci- lenged by the influx of residents and visitors who umn space will be a consistent sion that had major impact on will be starting to descend on us as early as this vehicle for doing just that. There them, a decision for which the coming summer. Just acknowledging each other are many important topics to address, and we citizens relied on officials to ensure the safety of in the moment can produce a real positive vibe, WE KNOW OUR STUFF. will be raising many of them over the coming this interim, cost-saving measure. I don’t know which, in turn, can provide a basis on which to months. Which helps when why that was the case but it made me think of build relationships that are productive. In big For this month, I want to reflect on a current all of the policy, legal, and operational decisions city life, anonymity can be a plus or a minus but we’re insuring yours. news story that caught my attention, and that made with regard to Southwest by a variety of it can certainly lead to a lack of connection—and has implications for our Southwest community. public and quasi-public bodies and, in some I believe that we all need to recognize that we are As you may have learned, in Flint, Michigan, Great coverage, rates and cases, certain private interests, whose decisions connected to each other in this neighborhood, members of the community are suing the city insurance advice from Nationwide®. can or will have an impact on our community. and that if we want happy endings at the end (and maybe the state of Michigan) over their This is what happens in urban areas, and some- of this radical transitional period in Southwest, mismanagement of the water supply, and the times those decisions have great outcomes and, reinforcing those connections will be critical. new mayor had to declare a state of emergency. sometimes, not so much. Let’s make the decision to not have “things In a nutshell, Flint switched from Detroit’s pub- What should be possible is for a community happen” to us the way they have happened in lic water system last year to use of the Flint River to have a voice in those kinds of decisions at Flint. We can avoid that by working together, as part of a cost-cutting move while under the a point in time when they can actually impact staying informed, getting ahead of issues, and state’s emergency financial management. This the decision-making. Too often a platform is caring about one another. This won’t necessarily is a community of 33 square miles that appar- JACQUELINE A WALKER AGENCY provided too late in the process for it to be be easy but it is doable. It is in our communal ently doesn’t even have a supermarket within 420 8th St. SE meaningful … or decisions are made in less than interest and, I would argue, in each of our per- its boundaries, a tragic end product of declin- Washington, DC 20003 transparent ways. Too often, the less affluent in sonal interests as well. ing U.S. industrial might. Thanks to medical (202) 548-5240 a community, those with physical limitations, personnel in the city, high levels of lead were or underserved minorities, have no effective say. detected in local children, and they have been The SWNA board views our role as being, in traced back to the river water, which has unusu- ©2006 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated part, to ensure that our community has a seat College Board’s Educational Companies. Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Home office: ally high levels of pollution that is not handled Columbus, Ohio 43215-2220. Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and On Your Side are federally registered service at the table when important decisions affecting marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Not available by the existing purification efforts. Officials in all states. Southwest are made, by whomever. That means Opportunity Center Serves maintained the water met safety standards, but all segments of our community although, real- children were later found to have elevated lead District Residents istically, the community will not always speak levels in their blood and it was determined that The with one voice, because there are divergent view- or more than 48 years, the College corrosive river water was drawing lead from Board’s Educational Opportunity Cen- points and interests, to be sure. But we can make aging underground pipes. The result of this ter (EOC), a nonprofit, has been serv- sure those voices are heard in a timely manner, F Southwester discovery, in a community already reeling, has well ahead of actual decision-making and in a ing the educational needs of Washington, DC been much finger-pointing, calls for officials’ Circulation 12,000 way that can force positive action or hamper residents, providing low-income, first-generation resignations, health damages, and a community Send submissions and questions to The destructive action. students with the free information, guidance, Southwester by e-mail at editor@thesouthwester. and counseling they need to take full advantage com. Submissions for each monthly issue are due on the 15th of the preceding month. of educational opportunities. 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Editor-in-Chief: Each year, the EOC delivers aid to thou- Shannon Vaughn • Schedule in-person and tele- materials Editorial Staff: Julia Cole (Copy & Web); sands of students, offering admissions and conference meetings for CBCC • Use email and social media for Maya Renee (Calendar) career counseling, assistance with financial aid Donna Purchase (On-line Calendar) directors distributing community infor- and college applications, and scholarship and Distribution Manager: Perry Klein • Coordinate and attend CBCC mation grant resources. The counselors are also available Design & Layout: Electronic Ink monthly and special meetings Printer: Silver Communications to present workshops covering a variety of topics • Serve as repository for all Experience required: The Southwester is published and including financial aid, college survival skills, CBCC telephone calls, emails, • Microsoft Office Suite distributed by the Southwest loan default, debt management, and more. 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Amidon-Bowen students assembled in the lobby at Arena Stage. Amidon-Bowen Attends Akeelah at Arena By: Martin R. Welles, school girl who has a gift for spelling. She President, Amidon-Bowen PTA is criticized for wasting her time on spelling and secretly joins peers at another school to Allen A. Flood, M.D. t was an “A” performance for the cast practice. Along the way, she finds a mentor of during Amidon- Akeelah and the Bee who helps her win the Spelling Bee. After Bowen’s school outing to see the poi- DERMATOLOGY I the performance, several students met the • DISEASES OF THE SKIN, HAIR gnant play at Arena Stage. More than 150 actress who played Akeelah at the stage door AND NAILS Amidon-Bowen students saw real life on • SKIN CANCER SCREENING and were able to speak with her. The out- stage in a drama of doing well while try- • NARROW BAND UVB PHOTOTHERAPY ing was sponsored by the Amidon PTA and ing to do good. Akeelah is an elementary -Psoriasis SWNA’s Youth Activities Task Force. -Vitiligo • BOTOX • JUVEDERM FILLERS LASER TREATMENTS • HAIR REMOVAL • HAIR RESTORATION • SPIDER VEINS • LEG VEINS 650 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Suite 420 • SKIN REJUVENATION • HYPERPIGMENTATION Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-9090 (O) • (202) 547-9092 (F)

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indoor and outdoor teams. There are about 10 IVY LEAGUE other boys’ and girls’ sports teams including FOR SALE IN From p. 1 cross-country, basketball, soccer, flag football, their grade levels in reading and math. My and even cheerleading. One of Amidon-Bowen’s SW WATERFRONT youngest child leads the entire school in math advantages is the facilities—we have an artificial fluency as measured by the First in Math pro- turf practice field, a full-size gymnasium, and a 126 O Street, SW • $549,500 gram, ranks third in the city for the third grade, large grass athletic field. Another advantage is and is 37th in the city for all grades (public, our school size. We have 350 students. There 2-level townhome. Two separate charter, and independent). He is trying to crack aren’t 650 kids all trying to use the gym at one the top 100 nationwide. That is happening time or play soccer during recess. Some schools 1bed/1bath units on each level. while he is a student at Amidon-Bowen. Two of regulate play space allocating 15 minutes per Live in one, rent the other! my children are beyond the “Z” level in reading week at each “station.” That doesn’t show up and my third is fast approaching the “Z” level. in test scores. If only eight kids can play on the REALTOR® Compare that with your neighbor’s children. soccer team, or there are only five spots on the Leslie Dembinski, basketball team, how does anyone other than an 202.365.0903 • DwellingByDesign.com Amidon-Bowen’s GeoPlunge team (geography team) finished second in the winter GeoPlunge exceptional athlete in a school with 650 children tournament, in which about 40 schools and sev- develop latent talent or learn how to be com- eral hundred children competed. This is against petitive? Children are defeated right out of the 4315 50th St, NW, Washington, DC 20016 the same schools that have “better” test scores starting gate. When you were a child, did your and fewer students receiving free and reduced elementary school offer any sports? Amidon- 202.552.5600 meals. Bowen does and excels in sports. Amidon-Bowen has the best competitive As a parent, I don’t know what more I could sports program in the city. The boys are the expect or ask for. My kids are happy to go to 2016 DCIAA indoor track and field champions Amidon-Bowen and my wife and I are happy and the girls are the 2016 indoor track and field they attend our neighborhood school. Our com- LOG ON TODAY! www.swna.org runner-up (second place). I am astonished that mute is simple and we are able to be involved in Amidon-Bowen even offers track—much less after-school activities. February 2016 The Southwester Page 5 You spoke and we listened.

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FEBRUARY 2016 encouraged but not required. These evening pro- grams are designed to delight children of all ages. WED 3, 4:30 P.M. Game Club. Children ages 6-12 Community Calendar SW Neighborhood Library. are invited to join us to play board games. Children View our on-line calendar at www.swdc.org/calendar. under 9 years old must be accompanied by a care- PICKLE BALL FOR ADULTS, Tuesdays, 10:30 A.M.- giver. SW Neighborhood Library. 1:30 P.M. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202- Submit Calendar events to [email protected] by the 554-7945. SAT 6, 11 A.M.-12:30 P.M. YOGA NIDRA for the 15th of the month preceding the month it is scheduled. Self-Healing at Westminster Presbyterian Church, POLICE SERVICE AREA 106, Community meeting, 400 I (eye) Street, SW. Pamela Wilson guides a very 10-11 A.M., every Last Saturday, Senior Citizen deep, conscious relaxation, including a focus on self Community Room at 900 5th Street S.E. new group will be discussing “Nimona” by cartoon- downstairs, rear of Christ United Methodist healing. No experience in Yoga or meditation neces- th PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 A.M., Wednes- sary. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more infor- ist Noelle Stevenson. SW Neighborhood Library. Church, 900 4 St SW. Children ages 3 and older are invited to join our loving and lively Sunday School days. Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and finger mation call 202-746-6654 or email: wilsonpj108@ THURS 25, 7 P.M. ABC Committee, ANC6D. Alco- where they are introduced to a loving God who plays as we continue to strengthen early literacy verizon.net. hol license applications, renewals, enforcement, and welcomes and cares for all. Through biblical stories, skills while enjoying stories together. An easy craft other issues. King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 SUN 7, 6:30 PM St. Dominic Church Religious art, music and holy play, our children are nurtured activity follows story time each week. Designed for N Street SW. To be added to e-mail list for agenda Movie Seminar, 630 E St SW, “Sally and Saint in their natural spirituality to grow as the “littlest children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. SW Neigh- & notifications contact: Coralie Farlee, Chair, ABC Anne”. FREE. Everyone is welcome. Some people members” of a community of faith. borhood Library. bring food to share, but no one is obligated. Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring. com. COMPUTER CLASSES, 10 A.M.-12 Noon, Tues- SEATED YOGA TWICE A WEEK at Westminster MON 8, 4:30 P.M. Children’s Book Club. Children days, SW Neighborhood Library, 724-4752. Presbyterian, MONDAY from 11:00 A.M. - 12 SAT 27, 1 -3 P.M. Thinking about Jazz – Gloria ages 8-12 are invited to join us to discuss a book Feb 2 - Microsoft Excel noon and WEDNESDAY from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Lynne, Free presentation and refreshments with together. Please call or stop by the Children’s Room Feb 9 - Microsoft PowerPoint Pamela Wilson guides a gentle series of movements door prizes. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 to find out the current title. Children under 9 years Feb 16 - No class scheduled designed to free the joints and ease the mind. This is I Street SW. old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neigh- Feb 23 - PC Basics part of Westminster’s Wellness program. borhood Library. SAT 27, 1:30 P.M. Monthly Book Discussion. COMPUTER TIME, 4-7 P.M., Monday-Friday. SALSA DANCING, 6 P.M. WEDNESDAYS - Steve Copies of this month’s selection, “The Souls of Black MON 8, 7 P.M. ANC 6D Monthly Business Meet- Open computer use. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Surina will be leading classes in the exotic and Folk” by W.E.B. Dubois, are available for checkout ing, 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd floor. Agenda at Randall Community Center. fun dance of Salsa. Bring a partner or come alone, www.anc6d.org at the information desk. SW Neighborhood Library. everyone gets to dance. Sasha Bruce at Randall Digital Drop-In 6:30-7:30 P.M., Tuesdays. Library Community Center. SAT 27, 3 P.M. Build-it Studio. Children aged WED 10, 7 P.M. Craft Night. Try your hand at a staffers answer questions about using electronic 6-12 are invited to join us in creative, hands-on creative project. SW Neighborhood Library. devices including tablets and smartphones to access SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT AARP CHAPTER fun building structures using everyday materials. library services and resource. #4751 will hold its 12:00 noon Luncheon Meet- WED 10, 4:30 P.M. Create Club. Children ages Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by ing on Wednesday February 17, 2016. SPEAKER: 6-12 are invited to join us for arts & crafts activities a caregiver. SW Neighborhood Library. DRAWING: BASIC 101, 6 P.M. Tuesdays P.M. Ages Elinor Bacon, President ER BACON Development, for elementary and middle grades. Children under 9 12-up. “For those who think they can’t draw, but LLC Partner, Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, Devel- SUN 28, 3 P.M. Oscar Party. Children and families. years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW can.” Supplies provided. Sasha Bruce Youthwork oper of The Wharf PROGRAM: THE WHARF-Plans, Watch animated shorts, make crafts, and have your Neighborhood Library. at Randall Community Center. Environmental Aspects, Retail, Public Open Spaces, picture taken on the red carpet! Children under 9 Market Rate and Affordable Housing, etc. Current FRI 12, 8-9:30 A.M. Councilmember Charles years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW FRENCH LANGUAGE 101, 4-7 P.M., Monday- AARP members and new prospective members Allen, SW Office Hours. Starbucks inside Safeway, Neighborhood Library. Friday. Self-paced online program. Sasha Bruce are welcome. River Park Mutual Home’s Commu- 1100 4th Street SW. Youthwork at Randall Community Center. SUN 28, 6:30 PM St. Dominic Church Religious nity Room, 1311 Delaware Avenue SW., For further FRI 12, 3 P.M. Valentine’s Day Fun, Ages 4-12. Movie Seminar, 630 E St SW, “Jesus, Mary and GAME NIGHT AT RANDALL Community Center, information, contact Chapter President Betty Jean Design your own Valentine’s Day cards. Children Joey”. FREE. Everyone is welcome. Some people Mondays, 6:30-7:30 P.M. Come and play Dominos, Tolbert Jones, [email protected] or under 9 years old must be accompanied by a care- bring food to share, but no one is obligated.. Checkers and Chess. Free for all ages. Sasha Bruce 202-554-0901. COST: $5.00 for lunch. giver. SW Neighborhood Library. Youthwork at Randall Community Center. SOUTHWEST RENEWAL AA, group meeting, 7 P.M. SAT 13, 3 P.M. Love Yourself: Spa Crafts. For WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 4298, 5:30-7 P.M., Wednes- Mondays, Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Com- ages 6-12. Create homemade soaps and scrubs for ADULT RECREATION, 10 A.M.-Noon, Saturdays, days, with Monica Evans. Ages K-12. King Greenleaf munity Center. yourself or a loved one. Children under 9 years old Recreation Center. Ages 18 & up, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, SPANISH LANGUAGE 101, 4-7 P.M., Monday- must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neighbor- 201 N St. SW. 202-645-7454. www.dpr.doc.gov Friday. Self-paced online program. Sasha Bruce hood Library. HAND DANCING, 12:30-3:30 P.M., Saturdays ADULT YOGA & TEEN, 6 P.M. Mondays, FREE. with Mr. Zeke. All ages welcome. King Greenleaf Youthwork at Randall Community Center. SUN 14, 2:30 P.M. P.A.L. (People Animals Love) Recreation Center. Mats available. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at SW FREEWAY, NA, 7-8 P.M., Narcotics Anonymous Dog Visit. Children ages 4-12 are invited to read Randall Community Center, South Capitol & “ I” group, Wednesdays, Westminster Presbyterian aloud to a P.A.L. dog. Children under 9 years old JAZZ NIGHT IN SW, 6-9 P.M., Fridays, Westmin- (eye) Sts SW. Church, 400 “I” (Eye) Street SW. must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neighbor- ster Presbyterian Church. Various Jazz musicians and singers featured each Friday. $5. Food for sale. hood Library. AFTERSCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, 4-5 P.M. Mon- TEEN CLUB, 7-8 P.M, Every other Friday. Ages day-Friday, Ages 5-14, King Greenleaf Recreation JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM, Wednesdays, 1-6 P.M. 14-19. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. SUN 14, 6:30 PM St. Dominic Church Religious Center, 202-645-7454. www.dpr.doc.gov One hour long sessions offering one on one help Movie Seminar, 630 E St SW, “The Third Miracle”. TEEN GAME NIGHT, including Wii, 7-8:15 P.M., with resumes, cover letters, applications and other FREE. There is no obligation, but some people bring ARTS & CRAFTS, 5-6 P.M., Tuesdays, Ages 5-14 Thursdays, Ages 13-18. SW Neighborhood Library. food to share. with Michelle Edmonds, King Greenleaf Recreation aspects of the job search process. By appointment Center. only. Call 724-4298 or stop by the information desk TINY ARCHITECTS, 12:30-2 P.M., Thursdays, WED 17, 4:30 P.M. LEGO Club. Children ages 4-12 to make an appointment. SW Neighborhood Library. Ages 3-5 experience the joy of building, creating are invited to design, create, and build structures BABY/TODDLER STORY TIME 10:30 A.M., Mon- and working with others guided by parents and th KING GREENLEAF BOY BASKETBALL Season, with LEGO bricks. Children under 9 years old must days. (No program on 15 ). Join us for fun songs, volunteers. Building blocks and supplies provided. Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. And 11-12. Call to sign up. Con- be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neighborhood finger plays, baby bounces and rhymes as we work All children must be accompanied by parent or tact Paul or Michael 202-645-7545. King Greenleaf Library. together to develop early literacy skills. Designed for guardian. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Com- Recreation Center. children. Ages birth to 2 years and their caregivers. munity Center. SAT 20, 3:00 P.M. Wii Club, Children ages 6-12, are SW Neighborhood Library. The KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WATER- invited to join us to play Wii games. Children under WASHINGTON STAMP COLLECTOR’S CLUB, 7-9 FRONT, 6:30-7:30 P.M., every first and third Mon- 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW BINGO for SENIORS, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and P.M., First and Third Wednesday each month. Buy, day. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th St SW. Neighborhood Library. Thursdays, ages 55 & up, King Greenleaf Recreation trade and sell stamps. Refreshments, auctions and Center. programs. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 SAT 20, 7 P.M. Faith & Film, Westminster Presbyte- KNITTY GRITTY COMMITTEE, 7:30-8:30 P.M. Fourth Street SW. 202-863-0564. rian Church. Pizza (RSVP at 202-484-700, donations BLUES MONDAYS, 6-9 P.M., Westminster Presby- Come join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to knit, swap tips, and get to know your fellow neigh- for food appreciated). 7:30 P.M., Film “Rosenwald” terian Church, 400 “I” (eye) St SW. Various Blues YOGA FOR ADULTS AND TEENS, Tuesdays, 7-8 bors. Staff will be available to teach basic skills such and discussion (Free, no RSVP necessary for film musicians and singers featured each Monday. $5. P.M. Led by instructors from Yoga Activists, All as casting on yarn, and the purl and knit stitches. only). Food for sale. 400 “I” (eye) Street SW, 202-484- levels, from beginning through advanced, are wel- Please bring your own needles & yarn. Children 7700. come. Mat provided—or bring your own. SW Neigh- SUN 21, 4-8 P.M. An Afternoon of Gershwin under 12 yrs of age must be accompanied by adult. borhood Library. and other Jazz Standards. Featuring Shirli Hughes, BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-7 P.M., Wednesdays & Fri- SW Neighborhood Library. Michelle Lanchester and Edmond Charles Trio. days, Ages 7-8. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, 5:30-7 P.M., Thurs- KOMEN TOASTMASTERS, 10:30 A.M.-Noon, General Seating, $20.00. Westminster Presbyte- days, Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-8 P.M., Wednesdays & Fri- Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month. Feel free to rian Church, 400 I Street SW. For more information, days, Ages 9-10. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. www.ShirliHughesandOvation.org visit us and to see our communications and leader- YOUNG MEN FUTURE LEADERS, 5-6 P.M., BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-7 P.M., Mondays & Wednes- ship program at work. SW Neighborhood Library, Wednesdays, Ages 6-12. King Greenleaf Recreation SUN 21, 6:30 PM St. Dominic Church Religious days, Ages 11-12. King Greenleaf Recreation Cen- Basement meeting Room. Center. Movie Seminar, 630 E St SW, “The Body”. FREE. ter. There is no obligation, but some people bring food OPEN MIC NIGHT -Every Friday, 5:30-7 P.M. ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Tuesdays & Thursdays, FREE, Sasha to share. CHESS with Brett. 4:30-6:30 P.M. Mondays 3rd- hosted by Sasha Bruce Youthwork. Free open space Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center. th th for Spoken Word, Poetry, Music, Rap, and Mono- 5 graders and Fridays, 6 -12 graders. Sasha ZUMBA, 7:30-8:30 P.M. Mondays (no class on WED 24, 4:30 P.M. Wii Club, Children ages 6-12, Bruce at Randall Community Center, South Capitol logues. Sasha Bruce at Randall Community Cen- are invited to join us to play Wii games. Children ter. More information Email: bford@sashabruce. 15th)- Instructed by Roshaunda Jenkins, this is a one & “ I” (eye) Sts SW. For more information email: hour high energy, A fast paced, aerobic dance fitness under 9 years old must be accompanied by a care- [email protected] org giver. SW Neighborhood Library. program. SW Neighborhood Library. CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. St. PAJAMA STORY TIME, Thursdays, 6 P.M. Join WED 24, 7 P.M. Graphic Novel Book Club, This Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, us for an evening story time where pajamas are February 2016 The Southwester Page 7 < 2.5 inches > viding an important view of history from people BLACK HISTORY who were enslaved. Brooks devoted a great From p. 1 deal of her time to the Southwest Community at-large, and was active in the Southwest Neigh- positions under the Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and George H. W. Bush administrations. Fletcher borhood Assembly (SWNA) and the Youth became the executive director of the United Activities Task Force, which helps find jobs and Negro College Fund in 1972, during which time provide training to young people. they initiated use of the famous slogan, “A mind Yvonne Price is a terrible thing to waste.” In 1978, Fletcher ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Washington, DC, but was defeated by the popular Democrat Marion Barry. Fletcher is also considered to be the father of affirmative action because of his efforts with that initiative while serving as the The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund chairman of the United States Commission on was created to help reduce the high number Civil Rights from 1990 to 1993. Fletcher also of breast cancer cases and high death rates briefly ran for the presidency in 1996, in part among our region’s most vulnerable residents. because of reversals in affirmative action policy With your help, we can reduce the rate of cases by Senator Bob Dole. Fletcher was also a United and number of deaths from breast cancer. States Army veteran, having served in World Four elected to the Wiley Branton Community Donations support outreach and education War II and upon his death in 2005 was buried Development Corporation. L to R: Yvonne Price, strategies that link low-income, uninsured < 6 7 / 8 i n c h e s > in Arlington National Cemetery. Dana Winner, Harvey Jones, Jean MacDonald. and underinsured women with information, Joseph Owen Curtis poses in cap and gown on the Photo from The Southwester, June 1994 screening and diagnostic services. day of his graduation from Miner Teachers Lewis Jefferson Gifts may be made by sending check, money College in Washington, D.C. Source: Joseph Owen Lewis Jefferson was an early 20th century (Civil Rights Activist, Clerk Of Records) order or credit card authorization to the Curtis Collection, DC Public Library; entrepreneur who, among other business ven- A lifelong DC resident, Yvonne Price was Southwest Renaissance Development Corporation at the address listed below. tures, ran steamboat lines from the Southwest the European Theatre, and Greenland. He ulti- an early proponent for home rule in the Dis- waterfront to nearby beaches and picnic grounds. mately earned the rank of major while working trict and was active nationally and locally with When donating by mail, please make check He was one of the first and most successful at the Naval Research Laboratory, prior to retir- the civil rights movement; holding leadership or money order payable to the Southwest African-American entrepreneurs in Washington, ing from the service. Curtis was an avid reader, positions in the National Association for the Renaissance Development Corporation and write The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund DC. He had significant land holdings in South- historian, and photographer. His remarkable Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the on the memo line. west, several riverboats, and acquired a substan- photos capturing life in old Southwest provide National Urban League, the Leadership Confer- tial stake in a Prince George’s County amuse- an irreplaceable window into the neighbor- ence on Civil Rights (LCCR), and the National Southwest Renaissance ment park and resort originally known as Notley hood’s past. Much of the Joseph Owen Curtis Women’s Committee for Civil Rights. In the Development Corporation Hall. Jefferson made a number of improvements photographic collection, circa 1910 to 1989, 1970s, she was executive director of the LCCR 400 I Street, SW to the resort and renamed it Washington Park, has been donated to the District of Columbia and served as legislative assistant for the NAACP. Washington, DC 20024 attempting to establish a family-friendly destina- Public Library, with many available at the South- (202) 484-7700 or (202) 251-1639 She was a strong organizer who worked to edu- [email protected] tion for black Washingtonians near present-day west Library. The entire collection is housed in cate the public and lobby for major changes in National Harbor. His office was at one point the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library’s DTheC C Southwestancer Con sRenaissanceortium is a 5 0Development1(c)(3) chari taCorporationble organiz aisti oan the country’s laws, especially those related to r501egis t(c)(3)ered nonprofitin the Dis tcorporationrict of Colu mservingbia, t hase Stheta tefiduciary of Mary laagentnd listed as 1910 First St. SW, with his residence Washingtoniana Collection, and much of it and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Contributions are of The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund. tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. nearby along First St. has been digitized and made accessible online See “Black History,” page 8 at http://digdc.dclibrary.org. Curtis was also Mark Johnson actively involved in many social, charitable Mark John- and educational organizations throughout the son of South- DC metropolitan area. Notably, he was active west was a suc- with the Southwest Civic Association, serving cessful boxer and as chairman of their Redevelopment Committee lifelong resident beginning in 1949. of Washington, DC. He gradu- Charlotte Brooks ated from East- (Author/Educator [primarily sourced from The ern High School Southwester,July 1992, p. 12]) 525 SCHOOL ST SW WASHINGTON DC, 20024 before moving Charlotte Brooks, into his boxing a DC native, was career follow- raised in Northwest, ing his winning close to Howard Uni- the National versity. She lived in Golden Gloves Photo from http://boxrec.com every quadrant of the Light Flyweight city before settling in championship Southwest. She had a in 1988. Johnson would go on to win sev- special fondness for Washington Global Public Charter School is a tuition-free middle school (6th, eral titles, including the United States Amateur Southwest because of 7th and 8th) open to all students in Washington, DC. We offer a robust interna- Light Flyweight championship and the inaugu- its convenience and tional and research-based academic program to develop globally competitive ral Word Boxing Board Flyweight champion- proximity to so many students who are ready for college and careers. Our program includes project- ship. In 1996 Johnson claimed the International different attractions. based learning, small learning communities and classes, technology instruction, Boxing Federation Flyweight title, and went on Brooks began her Photo from The South- arts, and foreign language classes in Spanish and Chinese. We strive for all of to defend it seven times before moving up to career as a teacher wester, July 1992 our students to be healthy and active through our nutrition, physical education, and athletic programs. We also serve as a community school that promotes local claim the Junior Bantamweight title, which he in the DC Public engagement and service-learning for our students. successfully defended twice. After hanging up his School system, progressing to supervisor at the gloves, Johnson joined the DC Department of old Randall Junior High School before eventu- Parks and Recreation’s Roving Leaders program ally joining the faculty at American University in WHAT MAKES WASHINGTON GLOBAL UNIQUE: as a mentor to at-risk youth, and expressed inter- the Continuing [Adult] Education Department, • Chromebooks for Each Student • Free Before and After Care est in one day returning to the ring as a referee. teaching English composition and literature. • College Preparatory • Free Extracurricular Activities He was inducted into the International Boxing While at American University, Brooks served for International Curriculum • Competitive Sports six years as director of the Community Studies Hall of Fame at age 40 on June 10, 2012, mak- • Intensive Foreign Language • Free Tutoring ing him both the youngest boxer and the first Department. Brooks has also written extensively Courses (including intensive • Comprehensive Special from Washington, DC to earn induction. on many topics. She worked primarily with the classes for bilingual students) Education Support National Council of Teachers of English, and Joseph Owen Curtis traveled extensively lecturing and working with ComeCome JoinJoin Us at Our Open House for 2016-20172016-2017 Enrollment!Enrollment! Joseph Owen Curtis, a lifelong DC resident, educators. Among her writings can be counted February 4th and February 23rd from 5-6 pm was born in 1915 in old Southwest DC and Tapping Potential—English and Language Arts, December 16,2015 | 6-7 pm lived in the area until passing in 2005. He Tapping Potential—English and Language Arts For more information, contact Yezica Diaz served in the Army in World War II, where he for the Black Learner, and A Brooks Chronicle, in [email protected] with Yezica orDiaz call at 202-796-2415 served as first lieutenant special services officer which she traced back seven generations of the [email protected] or call 202-796-2415 with the Army Corps of Engineers in France, Brooks family. This work is noteworthy for pro- Page 8 The Southwester February 2016 SWNA Scholar Gets Away to France DPR Announces the Arrival By: Vyllorya Evans

aili Blassinghame is one of 12 stu- of Pickleball dents who received a scholarship he fastest growing adult H from the Southwest Neighborhood sport in the nation has Assembly in 2015. The second semester of T arrived in DC. The her junior year at Spelman College in Atlan- “thwack” of a paddle on a pick- ta, GA began in Nice, France (on the French leball is now being heard by Riviera to be exact), at the end of January. new and experienced players at This opportunity is a continuation of her three sites around the city as a “get away” plan started in high school. She result of a new program. The said, “When I was applying for college my first reaction is usually, “What is senior year of high school, everyone around pickleball, and why should I be me told me that I needed to get away. They interested in learning to play?” said to her that it was okay to stay at home, Pickleball is a racquet sport but those who got an education away from that combines elements of ten- home came back more mature, more self- nis, table tennis, and badmin- sufficient, and more knowledgeable about ton. The court is smaller than the world. Haili said, “I feel as though this a tennis court; it is the size of concept of ‘getting away’ and leaving your a doubles badminton court, and therefore The program is offered at three pilot sites environment to gain a deeper understanding Haili Blassinghame easier for senior adults to play than tradi- on three different days of the week: of the world and of yourself can be applied to tional tennis. • King Greenleaf Recreation Center at studying abroad.” Typically, four players use solid paddles 201 N Street SW from 10:30 a.m. to During college, Haili has maintained a 3.8 French lifestyle, and, most importantly, being made of wood or composite materials to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday average out of 4.0. The next five months she will on my own will enhance my personal growth. I hit a perforated polymer ball, which looks • Emery Recreation Center at 5701 continue her education in international studies. see this experience abroad as an opportunity to like a wiffle ball, over a net. The game was Georgia Avenue NW from 10:30 a.m. She said about her most adventurous get-away, further develop myself in the way that I see and invented in the mid-1960s as a backyard to 1 p.m. every Wednesday “Through this life-changing experience, I hope interact with the world and the people in it, how pastime, but it has become very popular • Sherwood Recreation Center at 640 to broaden my understanding of the world and among adults as a fun game for players of all I approach unfamiliar situations, the way I inter- 10th Street NE from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. of myself, not only as a student, but also as an levels, particularly active seniors. The game act with people from different cultures, and how every Thursday individual. Living abroad in Nice will force me is great for exercise, but it doesn’t require the I continue my life and career as a global citizen.” Free instruction and demonstrations are to do things that really scare me: speaking in a speed and range of tennis. It’s a gentler game Haili is a graduate of School Without Walls. available, thanks to the seven volunteers who foreign language more often than my own lan- that is both social and competitive. She enjoys blogging, reading, and writing. She staff the program, and there is equipment to guage, maneuvering through unfamiliar streets, If you are interested in seeing a video, has also interned with NPR. After gradua- borrow. Come on out! You will be delighted meeting strangers, and eating food I may never search “Brian Williams Pickleball.” He did tion, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in by the experience and encouraged to play otherwise taste.” a two-and-a-half minute piece on the fast- journalism and work as an executive producer more as you learn. Haili has studied French on and off for th growing adult sport in March 2014. for 20 Century FOX news. The community almost eight years, and improving her French congratulates Haili and will watch for her future communication skills is an important education- “get-aways.” Her parents are Peri Hamlin and al objective. Haili said, “I think being among Larry Blassinghame. Haili resides in Southwest people from France and other countries as well with her mother. St. Dominic Catholic Church as America, exploring the city, adopting the

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Celebration of Holy Mass Upcoming Events Early Action PK at Title I Schools The One who has Hope Lives (and Dies) Weekday tudents who live in-boundary for a par- • Browne Elementary School Differently: End of Life Issues Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Saturday, February 6 ~ 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. • A presenta- ticipating DC Public Schools (DCPS) • Bunker Hill Elementary School Title I school are guaranteed a seat in PK3 (8:00 a.m. only on a Federal Holiday) tion on End of Life Issues will be held in the parish S • Burroughs Elementary School meeting room. or PK4, as long as they submit an application Saturday: 9:00 a.m. • Drew Elementary School The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off for charity through the My School DC lottery by March Weekend Saturday, February 6 ~ 6:00 p.m. • Put your chili to 1, 2016 and are not matched with a school they • King Elementary School Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil the test! Or just come to judge and eat. The suggested ranked higher. If a student is matched at their • Langdon Elementary School donation is $5 for adults, kids eat free. Proceeds benefit Early Action PK school, they will not be wait- Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. the Church’s poor box, used to help people in need of • Miner Elementary School listed at any school they ranked lower. emergency necessities such as rent, prescription drugs • Noyes Elementary School Holydays and food. For more details, please contact Participating DCPS schools in school years social @stdominicchurch.org. • Stanton Elementary School 5:00 p.m. Vigil 2016-17 are: 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday — February 10 • Aiton Elementary School • Turner Elementary School

(Ashes will be distributed at each service.) • Amidon-Bowen Elementary School • Van Ness Elementary School The Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:15 a.m. — Liturgy of the Word; 8:00 a.m. — Mass Monday—Friday: 11:55 a.m. 11:15 a.m. — Liturgy of the Word; 12:10 p.m.— Mass; 5:00 p.m. — Mass Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Pope Francis: Live televised Mass ment in Washington, DC. She later joined the Sunday: After the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, February 17 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Join us BLACK HISTORY staff of the Joint Center for Political Studies for a community viewing of this live Mass from Juarez, From p. 7 where she served as research director. Taylor Eucharistic Adoration and Mexico in the parish meeting room. Holy Hour the rights of minorities and women. During her additionally worked as an adjunct professor at Religious Movie Seminar later career Price also served on the DC Appren- George Washington University. She also served Thursdays: 4:45 p.m. Sundays ~ 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Meeting Room • Feb. 7 — Sally and Saint Anne (1952); Feb. 14 — ticeship Council, which established standards for a period as director of the Delta Research Young Adult Group The Third Miracle (1999); Feb. 21— The Body (2001); and maintained affirmative action policies for and Educational Foundation for Delta Sigma Feb. 28 — Jesus, Mary and Joey (2006) apprentice programs, and worked with the DC Thursdays: 7 p.m.—Adoration; Theta sorority. Taylor was especially interested Council, the DC Health Department, and sev- 7:40 p.m.—Talk/Discussion Sign up for daily Lenten reflections at: in education, social justice, and health dispari- DynamicCatholic.com/Lent eral local organizations, including SWNA. ties, and was dedicated to her community and St. Dominic Church is a Christ‐centered, Roman Catholic, and Dominican parish for the people of Dr. Louise E. Taylor social concerns throughout her life. She was also Southwest, DC and beyond. Our mission is to preach the Gospel and make disciples, known for her work with students at Jefferson glorify God through the Eucharist and the other Sacraments, build up the communion of the Church, Dr. Louise Taylor received her Doctorate of and serve others through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Philosophy in Public and International Affairs Junior High through programs aimed at increas- ing the students’ civic awareness and political 630 E Street, SW • (202) 554-7863 • [email protected] from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsyl- www.stdominicchurch.org • 1 block from L’Enfant Plaza Metro vania. In 1976, Taylor began working for the participation, and active engagement with the Department of Housing and Urban Develop- Westminster Presbyterian Church in Southwest.