On October 23, 2013, the Potomac Gardens Resident Council (under the leadership of Council president Aquarius Vann Ghasri) hosted author Nissa Harper for a discussion of her first book “Confessions of a Crazy Baby Mama,” which she admits is a title designed to catch a reader’s attention. Ms. Harper is not only a published author, she is also a public housing resident and advocate who works to keep public housing safe and affordable. She never misses the opportunity to remind her audiences that public housing residents are working people who want nothing more than to raise their children in a safe environment.

At the Potomac Gardens Author’s Night, a number of residents spoke about their own efforts to maintain and care for the Potomac Gardens community. The video was shot and edited by filmmaker and Grassroots DC contributor Brenda Hayes. Portions of the video may be included in the future documentary “Potomac Gardens: Inside and Out.” Stay tuned to this channel for more information on that project.