Art
ArtBy Belinda Russell April 20, 2016
To The Girl With the Fresh, Plain Face
Just a few things I would like to say – Thank you, firstly, for entering my life; Didn’t think to…
ArtBy Moyo Onibuje April 20, 2016
My Name is Moyo, part 1
This is part one of an ongoing autobiographical series by Moyo Onibuje. He details his early years in London and his father’s decision to take the family to Nigeria.
ArtBy Kanell Washington April 20, 2016
A Check Up from the Neck Up
My mom always told me one of the most important words you should use to guide your life is “perseverance.”…
ArtBy Michael Craig April 20, 2016
The Parrot and the Peacock
There’s a peacock and a parrot in the jungle, they’re the best of friends The peacock presumed it was better…
Art April 20, 2016
A Personal Lesson in Sexual Assault Awareness
In September, 1968, I was 18 years old. I became a freshman, one of approximately 100 black students, at Ole…
ArtBy Cynthia Mewborn April 20, 2016
The Court’s Facade: Room #317
How many homeless and impoverished individuals will be forced to live in appalling and demoralizing conditions, risking death, before the…
ArtBy Lawrence Rogers April 12, 2016
Thoughts of the Day
Life revolves around decision making. You have to really take the time out to think before you do something that…
ArtBy Elizabeth Bryant April 12, 2016
Positive Action
I am rising up. Every Thursday I have to go to the hospital, where the nurse sticks an I.V. in…
ArtBy Eric Thompson-Bey April 12, 2016
My Journey
My journey to homelessness started in the summer of 1997 when my sister told me I had to leave her…
ArtBy Clarence Williams / Patty Smith / Ibn Hipps / Ken Martin April 12, 2016
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
I will be: 1) In a subsidized apartment in Montgomery County. 2) Financially independent. 3) Married and running my own…
ArtBy Shernell Thomas / Angie Whitehurst April 12, 2016
Remembering Phillip
Phillip Howard, who spent more than 10 years with Street Sense, passed away on March 9. You can read more…
ArtBy Ivory Wilson April 11, 2016
The Big Fat Rat, Episode 3
INT. WASHINGTON, DC – DAY – UNION STATION Dean has set his site on Rosslyn, VA, which was run by…
ArtBy Gerald Anderson April 11, 2016
After Katrina: A Ten-Year Roller Coaster, Part 18
Previously: They put me in a cell with this old guy. We didn’t really talk other than he said, “Dang…
ArtBy Anthony Boyd April 11, 2016
Ups and Downs
Being in this world may have its ups and downs. And sometimes I wonder if things will turn around. Faces…
ArtBy Gwynette Smith April 11, 2016
My Time
Never a day that I cannot say I am my own keeper Mostly pay my own way. Darkness and daylight…
ArtBy Jemel Fleming April 11, 2016
Health Care on Demand
It is important for individuals who are suffering from poverty, homelessness and low-income to have healthcare. Benefits must be available…
ArtBy Jackie Turner April 11, 2016
Watch Your Back
Americans, please watch your backs. We all know about the drug problems of the 60s and 70s, and how a…
ArtBy Duane Foster April 11, 2016
Connoisseur
“Connoisseur of fine things,” “gentleman of leisure,” “man-about-town…” These are just a few of the things I’ve heard myself called…
ArtBy Donald Brown April 11, 2016
Let Me Introduce Myself
Hello to my Street Sense supporters, especially those from Farragut West and Farragut North. This is 35-year old vendor #510…
ArtBy Michael Craig April 11, 2016
Reflections
I love rap But why does it so often have to be about sex Slingin’ And yo’ gat Runnin around…
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