Art
ArtBy Eric Thompson-Bey June 17, 2026
It’s summertime!
A happy poem about all the exciting things that come with summertime, from school breaks to barbecues.
ArtBy Tasha Savoy June 17, 2026
BFF
A poem about childhood friendships, vendor Tasha Savoy’s best friend, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships.
ArtBy Starchild Blk June 17, 2026
Untitled
“By the time she reached the end of the road, the indigo halo in her mind whispered the code: unseen don’t mean undone.”
ArtBy Jenkins Dalton June 17, 2026
My vote
Street Sense vendor Jenkins Dalton writes a poem on the voting process, elections, and speaking your truth.
ArtBy Elizabeth Windsor June 17, 2026
Mum
Elizabeth Windsor writes a heartfelt message to her mother, expressing her love and her appreciation for her mother’s.
ArtBy William Shuford June 17, 2026
Life or death
A poem about bravery and trust in God in the face of fear from vendor William Shuford.
ArtBy S. Smith June 17, 2026
The Why Experiment:
Vendor S. Smith asks, “Why ask why?”
ArtBy Jennifer McLaughlin June 17, 2026
Life with the DC One Card
Jennifer McLaughlin used a DC One Card when she lost her ID and writes about the card’s uses and benefits.
ArtBy Jeanette Richardson June 17, 2026
What’s budding in ME!
Jeanette Richardson is trying to create a new lifestyle to become a professional writer in this downtown area around Street Sense.
ArtBy Frederic John June 17, 2026
Rectifying a race: Triple Crown switch
Frederic John writes about Laurel Park’s uncertain future, horse racing memories, and the Preakness Festival.
ArtBy Sharon Brown June 17, 2026
Music
Vendor and artist Sharon Brown writes about listening to and making music.
ArtBy James Davis June 17, 2026
Spontaneous poetry
“All these letters can’t live alone / So I’ve put them together in this spontaneous poem.”
ArtBy Warren Stevens June 17, 2026
Happy Father’s Day in June
A reflection on Father’s Day, voting, and other events in the month of June from the perspective of Warren Stevens.
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone June 17, 2026
Haikus
A poem from vendor Queenie Featherstone about being content and relaxed, even when facing stress outside of one’s control.
ArtBy Gerald Anderson June 17, 2026
I’ll keep working to make it — and make it better
A story written by Gerald Anderson about recovery, determination, and the power to move forward.
ArtBy James Lyles III June 17, 2026
Memorial Day
“Memorial Day is not only a holiday, but it also marks the unofficial start of summer.”
ArtBy L.Q. Peterson June 17, 2026
Untamed manes
L.Q. Peterson writes about celebrating Juneteenth and remembering its deep history.
ArtBy Reginald Denny June 17, 2026
We are brothers
Reginald Denny recounts memories with his mother and father and reflects on his relationship with his brothers.
ArtBy Marc Grier June 17, 2026
What I think about Black history
“Black History Month is a time when you look at the past, look at the future, and look at the present.”
ArtBy Akindele Akerejah June 3, 2026
White Kit-Kat Syndicate #13
The latest White Kit-Kat Syndicate comic.
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