Art

Sick of COVID-19

A piece by Jeffery McNeil.

The Neighborhood’s Mom

Mary Sellman remembers her mother through this piece about their memories together.

Understanding my cause and effect

A poem by Ibn Hipps.

Tres Vivant

A piece by artist and vendor Franklin Sterling.

Points of Light

Queenie Featherstone, artist and vendor, offers positive ideas in response to COVID-19.

Overcoming COVID-19: Finding housing and education in the height of the pandemic

Sheila White shares her experiences throughout the public health crisis.

Thinking of My Father

A collection of pieces by vendors reflecting on their experiences with their fathers and father figures.

Uncle Willie: Father’s Day

Illustration by vendor Pierre Johnson.

Memories of My Dad

Aida Peery recalls the memories she made with her father.

What Dad Was All About

Darlesha Joyner reflects on her relationship with her father.

Christina’s Story (God’s Gift)

Kim Parker writes about the importance of a mother figure.

Masquerade

A poem from James Davis on the continued importance of wearing masks out in public.

Police Brutality

Laticia Brock questions police officers’ right to use force.

When the Black heart tears apart

A poem from Angie Whitehurst reflecting on the murder of George Floyd.

Hard to believe I didn’t touch nothing

Gerald Anderson reflects on what he saw during the height of DC’s George Floyd protests.

Americans of Any Color

A piece from vendor Marcus Green.

Lonely Space: There’s no clarity in similarity

Corey Sanders writes about the loneliness of being homeless.

My question for city officials

Chon Gotti questions D.C.’s rental assistance programs.

Wowers

A piece from Franklin Sterling.

Rin Ronne

A poem from vendor Franklin Sterling.