Art

In memory of Chad Jackson

Reggie Jones remembers his late friend, Chad Jackson.

I think the city’s voucher system will work

Marcus Green reflects on his experience with vouchers.

A good daughter/child

Redbook Mango writes about motherhood and her love for her daughter.

A good mother

Redbook Mango writes a poem inspired by Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem “We Real Cool” about motherhood.

From the Mitten to Maryland part III

Cortney R. Signor shares the third part of her journey with homelessness.

To all our street vendors, to yesterday

Rochelle Walker reflects on the day a friend passed away.

Juggernaut of joy

Frederick John writes a poem inspired by the author Walt Whitman.

Remembering Ayub

Chris Cole honors her late friend, Ayub.

God is a giving God

Jeffery J. Carter writes about his relationship with God.

Honoring Ayub

Gracias Garcias reflects on the memories of his late friend, Ayub, and the impact he left on Garcias.

A good leader

Redbook Mango articulates her idea of a true leader.

Friends

Rochelle Walker shares her love for her best friend.

I hope you dance!

Brianna Butler encourages everyone to dance until they drop!

Blessings

Marcus McCall articulates the importance of religion.

2022-2023

Jaqueline Turner shares the changes she wants to make during 2022 in order to make the world a better place.

Lord of Mercy

Levester Green shares a short poem.

For Will

Queenie L. Featherstone dedicated an acrostic poem to welcoming Will Schick, the new Editor-in-Chief of Street Sense.

Be careful how you treat your guests

Jeffery J. Carter writes about a spiritual experience he had and how important it was that grace and kindness are shown to others.

Stayed fly

Carlos Carolina remembers someone very important to him through writing.

Relationships can always get better

Carlos Carolina writes about the importance of respect and forgiveness in relationships.