Art
ArtBy Reneece Brinkley October 7, 2020
This is how I became me, Peaches
In this heartwrenching personal essay, a native Washingtonian recounts the many struggles she overcame when young to finally want to be alive.
ArtBy Ronald Dudley October 2, 2020
Child Support
Dudley shares his frustrations with the “system” through poetry.
ArtBy Ronald Dudley September 10, 2020
Black Lives Matter
An excerpt from Ron Dudley’s 2018 poem L.I.F.E. (Life Is For Everybody).
ArtBy Jeffery McNeil September 10, 2020
Where would I be without fishing?
Jeffery McNeil writes about how rediscovering his love for fishing has helped him navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
ArtBy Gerald Anderson September 10, 2020
Treading the Waters, Part 29
The latest installment of Gerald Anderson’s series, “Treading the Waters.”
ArtBy Dan Hooks September 10, 2020
My life story, Part 4
Dan Hooks looks back on his life and his relationship with his family.
ArtBy Reginald Denny September 10, 2020
It’s OK to stand out and stand up
Reginald Denny reflects on his journey to towards breaking free of others’ expectations for him.
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone September 10, 2020
Laugh, don’t cry
Vendor and artist Queenie Featherstone keeps a positive attitude during difficult times.
ArtBy Darlesha Joyner September 10, 2020
Happy Place
Darlesha Joyner shares what she does to relax.
ArtBy Frederic John September 10, 2020
A timely jeremiad
Frederic John’s comment current events.
ArtBy Joshua Faison September 10, 2020
My hopes are high
Joshua Faison updates readers on conditions for vendors and his progress towards his goals.
ArtBy Patty Smith September 10, 2020
Beloved
A poem from artist and vendor Patty Smith.
ArtBy Pierre Johnson August 31, 2020
Uncle Willie: Labor Day
Just get to work.
ArtBy Robert Warren August 31, 2020
Life’s Protest
A poem reflecting on a summer of protests from Street Sense Media vendor and artist Robert Warren.
ArtBy Marcus Green August 31, 2020
More Rev. Sharpton’s Legacy
Marcus Green praises Al Sharpton’s work.
ArtBy Anthony Carney August 31, 2020
We need results
Anthony Carney shares his thoughts on Al Sharpton and the recent march on Washington.
ArtBy Franklin Sterling August 31, 2020
A Hole in the Sky
A poem from Street Sense artist and vendor Franklin Sterling.
ArtBy Marcus McCall August 31, 2020
Time of Troubles
Marcus McCall analyzes the political effects of the First Crusade on medieval Europe.
ArtBy John Littlejohn August 31, 2020
Praying for God’s Guidance
John Littlejohn explores the theme of guidance in Scripture.
ArtBy Ayub Abdul August 31, 2020
Dreams
A selected poem from Street Sense vendor and artist Ayub Abdul.
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