Street Sense vendor Marc Grier remembers the lessons he learned from his parents.

Street Sense vendor Evelyn Nnam writes a rejoices with a poem about the power of god to improve life and help through the hard times.

An ode to mothers past, present and future. Street Sense vendor Ron Dudley celebrates the gifts and lessons from his mother.

Street Sense vendor Lillie Thomas II takes readers on a journey through her spiritual beliefs and observations.

Vendor Tasha Savoy pens a tribute to some of her oldest friends and writes on what it means to be a good friend.

Artwork by Chris Cole

Every so often, the library has setups of different things they have every month. I have enjoyed the issue about…

Vendor Craig Thompson pens a poem that melds multiple spiritual practices to ask the great question of life: “CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?”

Vincent Watts gives another movie review on D.C.’s greatest detective Batman. And in this flick the whole bat family is involved.

My mother was like an angelthat came from Heaven, she looked outfor me when no one else would. My mother…

Vendor Warren Stevens reminiscences on summer months with his family and friends in the DMV. And wishes a good summer to all.

An ode to appearances, clapback’s and authenticity. Step inside the mind of S. Smith and discover how they see the world.

Street Sense vendor Jeanette Richardson writes about the bond between mother and daughter along with the challenges of maintaining connection.

Queenie Featherstone reflects on her life and time with her father LeRoy, her tall, dark, and handsome, bad (good side of bad) dad.

Frederic John says a word on the current state of America and how the rich take ever more from the poor. The times we live in.

“The new life is beginning, and the world is falling apart. The east and the west…is falling apart everywhere, and we need to have unity.”

“These are the days of our lives. When Sunday rolls around, you’ll be tired. Hello! When you meet up in church, speak.”

A poem about love and companionship from Street Sense vendor Daniel Ball.

Having been alive for 50 of America’s 250 year lifespan, vendor Jacqueline Gale reflects on her experiences with homelessness.