Those who lost loved ones during the pandemic wrote their names on the memorial wall in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The Poor People’s Campaign handed out electric candles to the crowd, who placed them in front of the wall.
Content categorized as Death

Poor People’s Campaign and National Coalition for the Homeless mourn lives lost

Remembering Miguel Gonzales
Miguel Gonzales, a lifelong resident of Washington, D.C., and staple of the Adams Morgan neighborhood, died on March 29, 2022.
Better late than never
Vennie Hill discusses the trials she has faced and the importance of never giving up.
For Yusef
Chris Cole shares her memories of her late friend, Yusef.
Wild visions!
Marcus McCall reflects on dreams and how they bring about old memories.
In memory of Chad Jackson
Reggie Jones remembers his late friend, Chad Jackson.
To all our street vendors, to yesterday
Rochelle Walker reflects on the day a friend passed away.
Remembering Ayub
Chris Cole honors her late friend, Ayub.
Honoring Ayub
Gracias Garcias reflects on the memories of his late friend, Ayub, and the impact he left on Garcias.

Missing you, Dad
Artist and vendor Sybil Taylor reflects on her experiences with her late father who passed away 6 years ago.

My buddy, my boss: The unforgettable Jackie Mason
Artist and vendor Frederic John reflects on his experiences and friendship with the late Jackie Mason.

Feeling sweet & sour
Artist/Vendor Sasha Williams writes a tribute to a sister lost in tragedy.

David’s Legacy
The Street Sense Media Community offers their tributes and memorials for David E. Denny, a longtime Artist and Vendor, who died May 1st and left a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten by the many people his life impacted.

William Maggi of Washington, DC, dies at 58
William ‘Bill’ Maggi was a force of personality in Dupont Circle for decades. His death is still a mystery, and his daughters mourn his loss.

Angela Hill, a fixture in Southeast DC, dies at 58
Family and neighbors gathered on Feb. 20 evening to celebrate the life of Angela Hill, who died under the John Philip Sousa Bridge. She had lived there for at least 10 years.

6 DC residents died without a home this month
Two people died due to complications from COVID-19, two were killed, and two died in the cold.

Remembering Shernell
The Street Sense Media Community offers tributes for Shernell Thomas, a longtime Street Sense Artist and Vendor, who died on February 1st.

Report highlights bias-motivated violence towards people experiencing homelessness
A report by an advocacy group studied bias-motivated crimes against people experiencing homelessness and what can be done to reduce these acts of violence.

Alice Carter study is an admirable and monumental effort that falls short
Artist and vendor Jeff Taylor critiques the case study written by Street Sense Media about the life and death of Alice Carter, who he knew and lived with.

Coronavirus exposes “people that we missed” amid homelessness crisis
Local D.C. advocacy group People for Fairness Coalition called for a greater investment in ending homelessness during 2020’s Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.