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ArtBy Queenie Featherstone November 15, 2019
“Still I rise”
It’s only because of my faith It’s only because I won’t fuss It’s only because I can’t cuss It’s only…
ArtBy Robert Warren November 15, 2019
The Nats
I love that away blue the Nats wear; it seems to keep them true. That home red used to be…
Art November 15, 2019
The W
Now let me tell you about the W Even my city starts with a W Where we don’t take Ls …
ArtBy Ibn Hipps November 15, 2019
The day after the big win
The morning after The Nationals won the World Series, I went to work on my corner. Like every day, I…
ArtBy John Littlejohn November 15, 2019
Find humility and you will find happiness
Proverbs 3:7 says “Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil.” The antidote to…
ArtBy Reginald Denny November 15, 2019
The process
In this life, we’re gonna have some good times and some bad times. That’s just the way it is. You…
ArtBy Reginald Black November 13, 2019
Don’t give in to the hype
Street Sense Media vendor and artist Reginald Black discusses how despite the National’s victory, the majority of D.C. still struggles.
ArtBy Henry Johnson / James Davis / Reginald Black / Robert Warren November 13, 2019
Street Sense vendors react to downtown bench removal
Multiple Street Sense vendors give their opinions on bench removal in the downtown area.
ArtBy Frederic John November 13, 2019
Nats Town, Our Town
Victor came slow but sure in our town Your town, my town, and Nats town Rendon sure, Soto pure; Or…
ArtBy Dan Hooks November 13, 2019
Homeless
A DC street paper vendor shares what it’s like to experience homelessness.
ArtBy Gerald Anderson November 8, 2019
Treading the waters pt. 21
PREVIOUSLY: When we were last with Gerald in his hometown of New Orleans, he was on the streets running with…
Art November 1, 2019
Real Science
Real science I feel like a ghetto lab rat Real science My favorite teacher had a bad habit Real science …
ArtBy Jermale McKnight November 1, 2019
Militant Victorianism: The forced faith
Every card stacked against you. What do you do first? Pray to God. Go hard. Then come up with a…
ArtBy Lynn Mandujano October 30, 2019
How are you engaging with Street Sense Media?
A Street Sense volunteer describes how she has engaged with Street Sense Media and asks the reader how they do it as well.
ArtBy Joe Jackson October 25, 2019
Today’s job
Street Sense Media vendor and artist Joe Jackson talks about the validity of his job at Street Sense Media.
Art October 22, 2019
Without a Meaning
What is good without bad? What is sadness without happiness? What is life without meaning? A black hole. …
ArtBy Alice Carter October 22, 2019
This is my life
When I have a problem I’m all by myself. all my “friends” put knives in my back. I live…
ArtBy Laticia Brock October 22, 2019
Life on the ground
TO: Mayor Muriel Bowser FROM: Pwezzy Village and Citizens of Tent City RE: Us DATE: September 4, 2019 Dear Mayor…
ArtBy Jennifer McLaughlin October 22, 2019
Aging out, and into homelessness
I grew up living in Baltimore City. When I was 18, I was independently living until I turned 21 when…
ArtBy Clarence Williams October 18, 2019
How to acquire housing
I believe that it is very important to help inform people about what is necessary to obtain housing. I think…
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