Death
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Austine Model May 18, 2022
Remembering Miguel Gonzales
Miguel Gonzales, a lifelong resident of Washington, D.C., and staple of the Adams Morgan neighborhood, died on March 29, 2022.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey April 13, 2022
Better late than never
Vennie Hill discusses the trials she has faced and the importance of never giving up.
ArtBy Chris Cole March 16, 2022
For Yusef
Chris Cole shares her memories of her late friend, Yusef.
ArtBy Marcus McCall March 9, 2022
Wild visions!
Marcus McCall reflects on dreams and how they bring about old memories.
ArtBy Reggie Jones February 16, 2022
In memory of Chad Jackson
Reggie Jones remembers his late friend, Chad Jackson.
ArtBy Rochelle Walker February 16, 2022
To all our street vendors, to yesterday
Rochelle Walker reflects on the day a friend passed away.
ArtBy Chris Cole February 16, 2022
Remembering Ayub
Chris Cole honors her late friend, Ayub.
ArtBy Gracia Garcias February 16, 2022
Honoring Ayub
Gracias Garcias reflects on the memories of his late friend, Ayub, and the impact he left on Garcias.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem December 22, 2021
Ninth annual vigil for people who died while experiencing homelessness
The People For Fairness Coalition held their 9th annual vigil for people who died while experiencing homelessness.
ArtBy Gerald Anderson November 3, 2021
Treading the Waters, Part 40
That’s how the street was, it’s a dirty game in the street. That’s how the street pays out, you good with it.
ArtBy Frederic John October 27, 2021
Jaunty J.H.
He strode with folded arms, in canary-yellow cashmere Sweater and shorts.
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Eric Falquero September 22, 2021
Remembering our friend, Anthony
And yet his positive messages transcended well beyond our platform. In 2017, Anthony became the first card creator to work with Second Story Cards, helping once again to launch an income opportunity to help people experiencing homelessness.
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Malcolm Scott Jr. September 15, 2021
Peace to Michael K. Williams and his family
He played in seven movies and was nominated for three Emmys. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
ArtBy Aida Peery September 15, 2021
Anthony Crawford: My colleague, my friend
He was impressed that Street Sense wanted to publish stories from vendors that are or previously were homeless. I remember when Anthony was saving his money for the biggest purchase he had ever made at the time. It was to buy a leather Seahawks jacket!
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Ronald Smoot September 8, 2021
Memories of my aunt
My aunt, Barbara Ann Holt, died from cancer in July. She was 70. Her next birthday would have been this…
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Daniel Ball September 8, 2021
God bless you, Anthony
And did you know Anthony had so many friends here on this earth? He was a true friend to all of us at Street Sense Media.
ArtBy Laticia Brock September 8, 2021
Angel
These agencies say they’re gonna help when all they do is affect our mental health.
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Jarrod Wardwell August 18, 2021
Rhonda Whitaker, empathetic advocate for the unhoused community, dies at 55
Street Sense’s obituary for Rhonda Whitaker, empathetic advocate for the unhoused community.
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.
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