Art
ArtBy Darlesha Joyner August 25, 2021
Came from where I’m from
It is dangerous for the women staying in the shelter and on the street. Women are being abused, raped, and violated as they sleep.
ArtBy Marcus McCall August 25, 2021
Covid – Delta Variant
The Delta variant impacted the Olympic Games. This strain is stronger than its first one.
ArtBy Daniel Ball August 25, 2021
Joy
Now I get my joy selling my Street Sense papers on 19th St NW
ArtBy Kym Parker August 25, 2021
Just Breathe
Feel the breath of God’s love in us
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone August 25, 2021
Thank you, Doctors
Dedicated, Outstanding, Careful, Truthful, Optimistic, Reliable and Sincere
The long wait for housing
I was young and in and out of jail, so I never stayed still long enough at the time to follow-up and update my paperwork for housing.
ArtBy Faith Peace August 18, 2021
Roll Out The Warm Welcome
Artist and vendor Faith Peace welcomes D.C. tourists for the summer.
ArtBy Eric Thompson-Bey August 18, 2021
The pandemic affected my mental health
Artist and vendor Eric Thompson-Bey shares his mental health journey and how the pandemic has affected his mental health.
ArtBy Reggie Jones August 18, 2021
Struggles selling the paper
Artist and vendor Reggie Jones shares his frustrations about selling the paper to certain customers.
ArtBy Don L. Gardner August 18, 2021
King Crack Heroin
Artist and vendor Don Gardner shares a poem about drugs and religion.
ArtBy Warren Stevens August 18, 2021
Dear Street Sense…
Artist and vendor Warren Stevens shares a note to Street Sense readers about his hopes for the summer.
ArtBy Patty Smith August 18, 2021
Two Nice Things
Artist and vendor Patty Smith shares a nice interaction she had.
ArtBy Carlton Johnson August 18, 2021
Happiness
Artist and vendor Carlton Johnson shares a poem about happiness.
ArtBy Levester Green August 18, 2021
#Commitment2Communicationz!~
Artist and vendor Levester Green shares the news of his latest book and a little bit about how he started getting into art forms through Street Sense.
ArtBy Anthony Carney August 18, 2021
A very “Happy birthday” to my daughter!
Street Sense artist and vendor Anthony Carney wishes his daughter a happy birthday and shares a poem (author unknown) celebrating her.
ArtBy Sybil Taylor August 11, 2021
Missing you, Dad
Artist and vendor Sybil Taylor reflects on her experiences with her late father who passed away 6 years ago.
ArtBy Frederic John August 11, 2021
My buddy, my boss: The unforgettable Jackie Mason
Artist and vendor Frederic John reflects on his experiences and friendship with the late Jackie Mason.
ArtBy Rochelle Walker / Daniel Ball / Anthony Carney / Jemel Fleming / Marcus McCall August 11, 2021
Friends
Street Sense Media vendors share their thoughts on friendships and friends.
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone August 11, 2021
How Long?
Artist and vendor Queenie Featherstone shares a poem about her wish and need for housing.
ArtBy Brianna Butler August 11, 2021
Vacation at the Zoo
Artist and vendor Brianna Butler recounts her trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo.
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