Petworth resident teaches non-violent approaches to neighborhood teens through the Civil Rights Cafe 

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Petworth resident teaches non-violent approaches to neighborhood teens through the Civil Rights Cafe 

For more than a decade, Petworth resident Louis Henderson has helped DC youth learn about the civil rights movement, non-violent resistance, and self-expression through a program called Civil Rights Cafe. Now, Henderson has decided to expand the program to his home neighborhood in hopes of inspiring more teens to apply the non-violent teachings of the Civil Rights movement to their everyday lives. 

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Observe Martin Luther King, Jr day with a special "Civil Rights Speeches" event at the Petworth Library

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Observe Martin Luther King, Jr day with a special "Civil Rights Speeches" event at the Petworth Library

The Petworth Library is marking Martin Luther King, Jr Day with an event on Saturday, January 14th at 1:30pm with an afternoon of Civil Rights speeches. Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd will share his personal perspective on civil rights and MikeIann Scerbo will give an educational speech about the Civil Rights Movement. 

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Community meeting on working with young adults & returning citizens

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Community meeting on working with young adults & returning citizens

Commissioner David Sheon sent out an email that I meant to share. He's scheduled a second meeting at the Brightwood United Methodist Church (8th & Jefferson St NW) at 6:30 tonight (May 31st) to talk more about non-judicial ways to help at-risk youth and returning citizens. If you live in the area or are concerned about the ways to help reduce crime while helping those most in need of support, you should consider attending. Read Commissioner Sheon's email...

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Reimagining public safety on Jefferson Street

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Reimagining public safety on Jefferson Street

Petworth News is pleased to publish an article from Nicole Porter, a local resident who was named a "New Civil Rights Leader" by Essence Magazine in 2014 and is an active member of the Petworth community. 

"I want to offer an approach to public safety beyond arrests that includes targeted employment strategies, supporting community relationships and acknowledging the potential for current social capital."

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