Art
ArtBy Robert Warren March 22, 2019
Woman Mother, that great, great, grand lady
Artist and vendor Robert Warren writes about his mother, Edeth, and what she taught him.
ArtBy Ronald Dudley March 22, 2019
Listen
Vendor Ron “Pookanu” Dudley shares his views through a poem titled “Listen”
ArtBy Reggie Jones March 22, 2019
When You Young
Vendor and artist Reggie Jones shares a poem about youth and hope.
ArtBy Ibn Hipps March 22, 2019
Mac & Jenny: Middle class and misunderstood
Mac meets Jenny while his mother talks to the principal about his troubles at school.
ArtBy Duane Foster March 20, 2019
The Hobo: Black Fields declares, “Real men wear pink!”
While attending Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C., Black Fields learns a shocking fact about breast cancer.
ArtBy James Davis March 20, 2019
Little Glass Rectangle
In an eloquently written poem, vendor James David writes about the profound power of technology.
ArtBy Reginald Black / Jennifer McLaughlin / Ann Herzog March 11, 2019
Street Sense Media artists visit Touchstone Gallery
The vendors took in portraits created with unique items to represent the people.
ArtBy Tracy Jennings March 11, 2019
Do They Care?
Vendor Tracy Jennings shares their poem wondering if people care.
ArtBy Rashawn Bowser March 11, 2019
Who are you?
Vendor Rashawn Bowser reflects on anonymity in her poem.
ArtBy Alice Carter March 11, 2019
Trapped
Vendor Alice Carter shares a poem about being locked in a psych ward by the Metro Transit Police.
ArtBy Marcus McCall March 8, 2019
Giving Up the Streets for a Better Life and a Smarter Me
Vendor Marcus McCall shares the difficulties of his childhood.
ArtBy Laticia Brock March 8, 2019
In the Midst of Shadows
Vendor Laticia Brock shares her frustrations with violence in a poem.
ArtBy Frederic John March 8, 2019
Haiku II (In Chinatown)
Vendor Frederic John shares a poem about one of DC’s most well-known areas.
ArtBy Conrad Cheek Jr. March 8, 2019
A Musical Experience: The Blues Brothers, part 1
Vendor Conrad Cheek Jr. shares his appreciation of the Blues Brothers.
ArtBy Andre Brinson March 8, 2019
My Public Bathroom
Vendor Andre Brinson shares a less than pleasant experience he had a restaurant.
ArtBy Kedist Girma March 8, 2019
Something Clever
Vendor Kedist Girma shares a poem.
ArtBy Cornell Ford March 8, 2019
I would like more help
Vendor Cornell Ford shares how he has never given up no matter what comes his way.
ArtBy Gerald Anderson March 8, 2019
Treading the Waters, Part 15
Vendor Gerald Anderson’s story continues to bring twists and turns.
ArtBy Duane Foster February 26, 2019
THE HOBO: Black Fields admits, “I WAS BAKED BY PILLZbury!!!”
The latest adventures of Black Fields, the original character from vendor Duane Foster.
ArtBy Henry Johnson February 26, 2019
Help us weather the weather
Vendor Henry Johnson wishes the District would make it easier to find information on the weather.
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