Art
ArtBy Andre Brinson June 12, 2019
We can do better on housing
A letter to Mayor Bowser from Andre Brinson on housing in D.C.
ArtBy Anthony Carney June 12, 2019
A devastating loss
A piece by artist and vendor Anthony Carney.
ArtBy Ayub Abdul June 12, 2019
What I Do
A poem by Ayub Abdul.
ArtBy Joe Jackson June 12, 2019
Using
A piece by artist and vendor by Joe Jackson.
ArtBy Alice Carter June 12, 2019
Crazy as Hell
A poem by artist and vendor Alice Carter.
ArtBy Robert Warren June 12, 2019
The Drugs
A poem by artist and vendor Robert Warren.
ArtBy Ronald Smoot June 12, 2019
To become a better man
A piece by artist and vendor Ronald Smoot.
ArtBy Franklin Sterling June 4, 2019
Four by Theognis
From Penguin Books’ Hesiod and Theognis, translated by Dorthea Wender. These ben myn revisitations.
ArtBy Reginald Denny / James Davis June 3, 2019
Xavier adventures with the urban challenge
Artist/Vendor experiences participating in the Xavier challenge, an event meant to expose university students to the experience of homelessness.
ArtBy Jackie Turner June 1, 2019
Metro and Music
The Metro PCS store on Florida and Georgia avenues was forced to turn off its Go-Go music recently. A man…
Art June 1, 2019
May is for Mother
I love the month of May because it has Mother. I always spend time with my mother on that day….
ArtBy John Littlejohn May 29, 2019
Side by Side
A prose poem from Reverend John Littlejohn
ArtBy Robert Warren May 29, 2019
Poor Folks
A thoughtful prose poem from one of Street Sense Media’s talented artist/vendors, Robert Warren.
ArtBy Evelyn Nnam May 29, 2019
Ode to Cherry Blossoms
A poem from Evelyn Nham
ArtBy Patty Smith May 29, 2019
Mistaken for love
Vendor Patty Smith shares a poem about her reflections on love.
ArtBy Ronald Smoot May 15, 2019
Adjusting to Community
Artist and vendor Ronald Smoot reflects on his re-entry process and shares his hope for the future.
ArtBy Anthony Carney May 15, 2019
Treasure Trove
As DC’s Treasure Trove jewelry store prepares to close, Anthony Carney reflects on the effect the store has had on him.
ArtBy Gwynette Smith May 15, 2019
Looking for Work
Gwynette Smith tells shares her story of a 20-year long difficult job search.
ArtBy Angie Whitehurst May 15, 2019
Careful what you say
I might be wrong, but I really think that The speech police are going wild. Beyond the elastic interpretation of…
ArtBy Ronald Dudley May 15, 2019
Hug Me
Artist and vendor Ronald Dudley reflects on affection in a poem about life struggles and family.
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