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ArtBy Jennifer McLaughlin March 12, 2025
Homeward D.C.
Jennifer McLaughlin discusses Homeward D.C., which is the city’s strategic plan to end homelessness by 2025.
ArtBy Peggy Jackson Whitley March 12, 2025
Let’s talk
Peggy Jackson Whitley discusses the struggles of pain, homelessness, and the importance of hope and support.
ArtBy Melveon Harp March 12, 2025
Feelings
Deacon Melveon Harp reflects on loneliness, struggles with self, and his desire to be surrounded by positive people.
ArtBy Elizabeth Bowes March 12, 2025
Introduction
Elizebeth Bowes shares her story of resilience and community work, selling Street Sense newspapers to help others.
ArtBy Daniel Ball March 12, 2025
Words of the day
A daily selection of meaningful words, from “mentor” to “Christ Jesus,” offering inspiration and reflection for each day.
ArtBy Brianna Butler March 12, 2025
Tiger around the city
A captive tiger reflects on life behind bars, longing for the wild, freedom, and the jungle’s natural beauty.
ArtBy Anthony Carney March 12, 2025
Trippin’ with triolet
Anthony Carney explores the French triolet, an eight-line poetic form with repeating lines and a tight rhyme scheme.
ArtBy Greta Christian March 12, 2025
Home – Shelter
Greta Christian advocates for housing over shelters, urging city support for low-income apartments to help the homeless.
ArtBy Marcus McCall March 12, 2025
Way too much!!
Marcus McCall shares his struggles, seeking stability, support, and opportunities for work and housing. Reach out and connect.
ArtBy Tonya Williams March 12, 2025
Keeping it real
The piece is a heartfelt call for unity, love, and peace, reminding us all to support and uplift each other.
ArtBy Laticia Brock March 12, 2025
Mr. Fentanyl, part 2
A powerful reflection on fentanyl addiction, homelessness, and resilience, highlighting struggles with mental health and systemic failures.
ArtBy Marc Grier March 12, 2025
Do you have a solution?
Marc Grier explores daily struggles on public transit and asks: Is there a real solution to improving the bus experience?
ArtBy Kym Parker March 12, 2025
To be king
Kym Parker reflects on love, resilience, and divine strength, embracing identity beyond trauma to reclaim dignity and purpose.
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone March 12, 2025
Dilemma
Queenie Featherstone walks readers through her reaction to waking up to a day that’s already a dilemma.
ArtBy Akindele Akerejah March 12, 2025
White Kit-Kat Syndicate #1
ArtBy Wayne Hall March 12, 2025
Tony Montana #2
Wayne Hall questions Hollywood’s priorities, asking why “Scarface 2” before a “Book of Eli” sequel, highlighting cultural impact.
ArtBy Don Davis March 12, 2025
To the readers of Street Sense
Rev. Donald Davis thanks Street Sense readers and the Quakers for their support while advocating to end homelessness.
ArtBy Rochelle Walker March 12, 2025
A vision
A vision for Street Sense vendors to share their talents, poetry, and gifts through performances, building confidence and community.
ArtBy Patricia Donaldson March 12, 2025
My mom
A mother’s love is unconditional—guiding, protecting, and nurturing through all of life’s moments with strength and selflessness.
ArtBy Warren Stevens March 12, 2025
Misty March
Reflecting on March’s changing weather, history, and celebrations, from Black History Month to St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
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