Art
ArtBy Laticia Brock August 11, 2021
Stop stealing: Honor among thieves
A poem about a cell phone theft that represents the loss of personal memories and meditates on the dishonor of theft.
ArtBy Carlos Carolina / Michele Rochon / Darlesha Joyner August 11, 2021
Dreams
Street Sense Media vendors reflect on their dreams.
ArtBy Amia Walker August 4, 2021
Gun Violence
Artist and vendor Amia Walker processes recent increased gun violence in D.C. and reflects on how the community should look to its children to prevent these events in the future.
ArtBy Ronald Dudley August 4, 2021
Put Down the Guns, Part 2
Artist and vendor Ron Dudley, a.k.a “Pookanu” writes a part 2 to his 2018 poem “Put Down the Guns” after increased recent gun violence in D.C. killed Nyiah Courtney, who was 6-years-old.
ArtBy Mary Sellman August 4, 2021
Hope
Artist and vendor Mary Sellman talks about her gratefulness as people return back to work after having to stay at home due to Covid-19.
ArtBy Don L. Gardner August 4, 2021
“I Can Make It”
Artist and vendor Don Gardner shares a poem about his motivation and willingness to stay positive because of God through life’s tough times.
ArtBy Marcus Green August 4, 2021
Finding a new path and starting over
Artist and vendor Marcus Green reflects on his experience getting back on his feet after leaving the Street Sense Media staff.
ArtBy Carlton Johnson August 4, 2021
Sleep By Night
Artist and vendor Carlton Johnson shares a poem about nighttime.
ArtBy Reggie Jones August 4, 2021
When your Momma no longer loves you
Artist and vendor Reggie Jones discusses his feelings about how relationships with parents change as the child enters adulthood.
ArtBy Levester Green August 4, 2021
(PAL) Peace at Last
Artist and vendor Levester Green shares a poem about peace, religion, and his inner reflections.
ArtBy Kym Parker August 4, 2021
Pink
Artist and vendor Kym Parker reflects on the color pink and what it represents.
ArtBy Rita Sauls August 4, 2021
Where is that black box?
Artist and vendor Rita Sauls writes a poem commenting on the disappearance of the black boxes commonly used to regulate rats.
ArtBy Reginald Scott August 4, 2021
3 is a Charm
Street paper vendor Reginald Scott reflects on life, age, and the significance of 3.
ArtBy Ayub Abdul August 4, 2021
INNER PEACE
Artist and vendor Ayub Abdul shares a poem reflecting on the idea of inner peace.
ArtBy Faith Peace August 4, 2021
In Moments Like These
Artist and vendor Faith Peace shares a poem about God and hope.
ArtBy Sasha Williams August 4, 2021
Reflections of My Past
Artist and vendor Sasha Williams reflects on her past trauma in a poem.
ArtBy Wendell Williams July 28, 2021
Random Acts of Kindness: The bucket list continues with Niagara Falls
In this latest edition of Random Acts of Kindness, Artist/Vendor Wendell Williams shares about his trip to visit Niagara Falls in Buffalo, New York.
ArtBy Frederic John July 28, 2021
Frozen Rope
Artist/Vendor Frederic John dedicates a poem to his beloved Washington Nationals.
ArtBy Anthony Carney July 28, 2021
Joy (cont’d)
Artist/Vendor Anthony Carneys shares about the greatest joy in his life.
ArtBy Patty Smith July 28, 2021
Juneteenth Holiday
Artist/Vendor Patty Smith reflects on Juneteenth and her family’s celebrations.
Advertisement
email updates
We believe ending homelessness begins with listening to the stories of those who have experienced it.