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Vendor Ron “Pookanu” Dudley shares his views through a poem titled “Listen”

In the Midst of Shadows

Vendor Laticia Brock shares her frustrations with violence in a poem.

Four years remembering my father

Vendor Sybil Taylor writes reflects on what it has been like since her father passed away four years ago on Wednesday.

DC ranks third in drug overdose deaths in America, DC Council discusses plans to prevent more

Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed a strategic plan to reduce the deaths.

THE HOBO: Black Fields swears,
“D.C. DON’T STAND FOR DODGE CITY!!!”

Part 9 of “The Black Fields Chronicles: The HOBO,” a fiction story based on the reality of homelessness.

Black and white photo of man walking downtown, slumping with a heavy blanket over his shoulders. He is presumably homeless.

Unhoused people are more frequently victims of hate crimes, report says

The National Coalition for the Homeless released its latest report on hate crimes against homeless people in December of 2018.

New Year Haiku

A haiku by vendor Frederic John based on his experience walking to his Christmas Day dinner.

“LIKE LL & MJ – I’M B.A.D.D.!” (Brothaz Against Drunk Driving)

Black Fields thinks about his cousin Jaquania’s death in a drunk driving accident and the consequences that followed.

Days before Christmas, activists pressure DC councilmembers to protect their most vulnerable constituents

Approximately 15 representatives from the People For Fairness Coalition canvassed the Wilson Building on Dec. 21, seeking more funding and stronger legal protections to address… Read more »

Photo of a group of people walking a t night, holding a banner that says "People for Fairness" linked

Protestors demand $35.5 million for housing after 54 people die without a home

Thursday afternoon’s rainfall was the first time the Homeless Memorial faced inclement weather since it first started six years ago. Members of the homeless community,… Read more »

Photo of a coffin being carried through a room People are gathered to each side and signs with names on them are piled on the ground.

More than 100 people gather to honor those who died on the streets of DC

As evening fell, more than 105 local activists and community members crowded together in the Luther Place Church on Dec. 20 to memorialize the lives… Read more »

Sybil Taylor stands with family next to her father's grave in a cemetery.

Visit to the cemetery and Dad’s birthday

Street Sense artist & vendor talks about visiting her father’s grave.

Two teens wear sagging pants exposing their underwear.

THE HOBO: Black Fields screams,
“KEEP D.C. FOR ME!!!”

Part 5 of “The Black Fields Chronicles: The HOBO,” a fiction story based on the reality of homelessness.

K2 overdoses spiked for a second time this year

D.C. government, nonprofit organizations and citizens are responding to the most recent spike in synthetic drug overdoses.

Candlelight vigil for missing and murdered women

The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of the Native American women who have been murdered or are currently missing.