This is a commentary we must all face, of the devastation we have caused on our race. We blame the white man for everything and… Read more »
Content categorized as Youth
Commentary to a Black Man

Guilt, Charlatans and Racists: The Economics of Race Hustling
Jeffery McNeil talks about Trevon Martin and the issue of race on a broader scale.

Things We’re Not Supposed To Talk About
know we are not supposed to discuss the topic. But I will, because George Zimmerman’s acquittal left a bitter taste in many Americans’ mouths.

In Summer, Libraries and Nonprofits fill the gap
A child’s need for a nutritious meal does not stop when school cafeterias shut down in June. Across the District this summer, free meal programs are expected to serve hundreds of thousands of meals to hungry kids, in an effort to make up for those missing school lunches.

Lessons of Hope
Lessons of Hope: A Forum Discussion on Youth Homelessness, was hosted by Street Sense July 16.

A Forthcomin-1st Part
A poem about modern society.

Healthy Doses of Summer
A short description of the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project.

Project Sets Imprisoned Minds Free
The Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop helps incarcerated teenagers through book discussions and creative writing.

The Invisible Problem of Youth Homelessness
Roughly 550,000 youth in America are homeless for more than a week every year. This number is rough, because there has never been a national… Read more »

VENDOR PROFILE: STEPHEN THOMAS
A vendor profile for Stephen Thomas, discussing his life.

Young People Today
In the year 2013, there are vast reasons for people to be confused. Technology has made people unable to socialize other than on the Internet…. Read more »
Extra Points: Sinking Shots, Saving Kids
A Washington Wizards charity initiative turns 3-point plays into help. And they’re on a roll this year. Late in the fourth quarter of the Washington… Read more »

Cuts Lead to Turnaways at Youth Shelter
Advocates at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, the nonprofit that runs the District’s only youth shelter, say that they have been turning away two to three homeless… Read more »

Children Support Lawsuit to Keep Schools Open
The community organizing group Empower DC has filed a lawsuit against the city in hopes of halting the closure of 15 public schools, stating that… Read more »

Cuts Lead to Turnaways at Youth Shelter
Advocates at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, the nonprofit that runs the District’s only youth shelter, say that they have been turning away two to three homeless… Read more »

Shaw Middle Schoolers Find Healthy Cooking a SNAP
“My favorite snacks are apples, carrots and grapes,” explained Sewitt, an eighth grade student at Shaw Middle School. Sewitt was formerly a fan of chips… Read more »
LAST WORD: A Quick Glance Around Franklin Park
Some Sunday mornings, I swing by Franklin Park, which takes up an entire block off of 13th St and K St NW. Various churches and volunteer groups deliver food,…

Taking a Break for Fantasy & Fun
“After Hurricane Sandy delayed the party and kept the children cooped up in the shelter for two days, it was especially heartwarming to see so many joyful kids dressed up in costume and to see the smiles on their parents’ faces as they watched their children play.”
Costume Drive for Homeless Children
The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project (HCPP) is collecting 500 new or gently used costumes for children in shelters around the city. “Wearing a costume to… Read more »

Costume Drive for Homeless Children
The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project (HCPP) is collecting 500 new or gently used costumes for children in shelters around the city.