Art
ArtBy Patty Smith May 29, 2019
Mistaken for love
Vendor Patty Smith shares a poem about her reflections on love.
ArtBy Ronald Smoot May 15, 2019
Adjusting to Community
Artist and vendor Ronald Smoot reflects on his re-entry process and shares his hope for the future.
ArtBy Anthony Carney May 15, 2019
Treasure Trove
As DC’s Treasure Trove jewelry store prepares to close, Anthony Carney reflects on the effect the store has had on him.
ArtBy Gwynette Smith May 15, 2019
Looking for Work
Gwynette Smith tells shares her story of a 20-year long difficult job search.
ArtBy Angie Whitehurst May 15, 2019
Careful what you say
I might be wrong, but I really think that The speech police are going wild. Beyond the elastic interpretation of…
ArtBy Ronald Dudley May 15, 2019
Hug Me
Artist and vendor Ronald Dudley reflects on affection in a poem about life struggles and family.
ArtBy Aida Peery May 15, 2019
Don’t give In To Bullies
Artist and vendor Aida Perry reflects on being harassed while on the job.
ArtBy Gerald Anderson May 15, 2019
Treading the Waters, Part 16
Gerald describes the ins, outs, and risks of prison life in the sixteenth installment of the series, complete with spades and torture games.
ArtBy Frederic John May 6, 2019
April Tears
A poem about the capricious beauty of springtime in the District.
ArtBy Aaron Raubvogel May 1, 2019
801 East Shelter redevelopment to begin May 2019
The long-awaited 801 East Single Men’s Shelter redevelopment is starting construction next month.
ArtBy Evelyn Nnam May 1, 2019
Mother’s Day
Artist Evelyn Nnam’s poem is a reminder of what Mother’s Day is truly about.
ArtBy Jackie Turner May 1, 2019
Mothers
Everyone always thinks their mother is the best in the world. Of course they should feel that way! The Bible…
ArtBy Alice Carter May 1, 2019
Reality
Trapped in a corner Locked in a psych ward I’m not used to this. I was supposed to see my…
ArtBy Marcus Green May 1, 2019
Getting through the Rain
Can you stand the rain? In rain’s problems and blessings, it’s always best to be on the blessings side. “How…
ArtBy Chad Jackson May 1, 2019
Choices
Life is what you make of it. For instance, I had the choice a couple times to not participate in…
ArtBy Reggie Jones May 1, 2019
Love Me Some Life
Life is beautiful As I wake up another day I Thank God For waking me up and giving me strength to do my daily tasks and enjoy…
ArtBy Patty Smith May 1, 2019
Small Town
In the big city of Pittsburgh, we just cared about our small town of Northside. My school had 200 students. I knew most of…
ArtBy Levester Green May 1, 2019
Pickin’ Up
I need more positive inspirations Good vibrations as we been calling it this generation Alternatives to altercations and incarceration …
ArtBy Jermale McKnight May 1, 2019
A Poor Mom’s Dream
A poor mom’s dream crushed And a sense of respect is born Love for self and purpose Find expensive distracting…
ArtBy Angie Whitehurst May 1, 2019
Motherhood
Motherhood is a biological condition a stance in life a human cycle practiced by some whether they like it or…
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