Dan Hooks, a Street Sense artist/vendor, writes about his life in this first installment of a series.
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My Life, Part 1
My Life…So Far
A few thoughts on poverty, substance abuse and injustice from artist and vendor Joshua Faison.

Me and My Recovery: My meet with the Devil
Part 3 of an ongoing series by artist and vendor Vennie Hill on her recovery and her life.
Work on Yourself
Vendor/artist Donzell Clarke writes about the importance of self-care and focusing on one’s own wellbeing.

The View From Seventh and E
Vendor/artist Nysir Carter writes a message of thanks to his supporters and colleagues.

Random Acts of Kindness: A Valentine for Valerie, One year later
Vendor/artist Wendell Williams reflects on the one-year death anniversary of Valerie Jordan.

Success
Vendor/artist Andre Brinson talks about what success means to him.

Mixed Signals: Training Camp
Vendor/artist Frederic John shares a few thoughts on baseball.
A new player has joined the team
William Meyer, a new artist and vendor at Street Sense Media, says hello.

A Woman’s Pain
Artist and vendor Ronald Dudley shares the perspective of a woman’s pain.

Stairs
A haiku by artist and vendor Queenie Featherstone.

Battle Poem: Old School vs Youth
Two perspectives on life shared by artist and vendor Ibn Hipps.

Statement of Our Country
A poem by Street Sense artist and vendor Reginald Black

Love, happiness, and respect
Artist and vendor James Gartrell tells readers about a day in his life.

Treading the waters, part 25
Artist and vendor Gerald Anderson shares the next installment in his series Treading the Waters.

A legend, and the heir to the throne
Artist/vendor Marcus Green offers his thoughts on the tragic and untimely death of the late Kobe Bryant.

Lift
What is lift? When you try so hard but nothing works. Who do you go to when your friends are not really your friends? I’m… Read more »

When shall Jesus appear?
Rev. John Littlejohn discusses how people can turn to religion for comfort.

Black History Month
Artist and vendor Anthony Carney dicusses his family’s own history and reminds us that Black History Month is year round.

Where I’ve been
Artist and vendor Joe Jackson shares an update on his life.