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Street Sense Media uses a range of creative platforms to spotlight solutions to homelessness and empower people in need.

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Art

A blurry image of a jail cell. A table, a bed, and a sink are visible.

My Life, Part 1

Dan Hooks, a Street Sense artist/vendor, writes about his life in this first installment of a series.

My Life…So Far

A few thoughts on poverty, substance abuse and injustice from artist and vendor Joshua Faison.

An image of a black car at night.

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.

An image of the silhouettes of two hands extended to each other.

The View From Seventh and E

Vendor/artist Nysir Carter writes a message of thanks to his supporters and colleagues.

A photo of a woman standing in an entryway.

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.

An image of a person extending a hand to another person.

Success

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

A large baseball stadium

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.

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A Woman’s Pain

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

A shadow of a person cast over some steps.

Stairs

A haiku by artist and vendor Queenie Featherstone.

Photo of a hand holding a pencil above a sheet of notebook paper with two lines already written.

Battle Poem: Old School vs Youth

Two perspectives on life shared by artist and vendor Ibn Hipps.

A map of the world with countries outlined and filled in in gray

Statement of Our Country

A poem by Street Sense artist and vendor Reginald Black

The tip of a pencil sits on white paper, ready to write.

Love, happiness, and respect

Artist and vendor James Gartrell tells readers about a day in his life.

Trees in a park on green grass

Treading the waters, part 25

Artist and vendor Gerald Anderson shares the next installment in his series Treading the Waters.

A picture of Kobe Bryant standing next to his daughter Gigi Bryant.

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.

A dark street at night

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 »

The sun sets in the sky, and a man on a hill kneels in front of a cross.

When shall Jesus appear?

Rev. John Littlejohn discusses how people can turn to religion for comfort.

In a black and white photo, a black family is dressed up for a wedding. The bride is wearing a dress and a veil and looking at a four tier cake with a bow on top.

Black History Month

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

A man with a mustache looks at the camera

Where I’ve been

Artist and vendor Joe Jackson shares an update on his life.

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