seeing things I had not seen before... riding on roads I had never ridden before...

 


Barry Farms



there is no doubt that Anacostia is a complicated set of issues...

so much history...
so much beauty...
so much sadness...
so much potential!!!

too much trash...
too many abandoned buildings...


what is the answer?

Anacostia could use Investment
Anacostia is a community that could use massive assistance
so much good is happening...  but not enough
there is growth at the town center
there are renovated schools and libraries

but still...
too many abandoned buildings
too much blight

this could be a a chance for a form of reparations
not a check for every resident
but rather...
invest in the infrastructure
give the people of Anacostia the services and opportunities that other parts of the city have

so many boarded up buildings
abandoned residences
abandoned businesses
too many boarded up buildings

work could be done by Black Owned Businesses...
contracts given to Black Owned Companies...
they could hire members of the local communities as workers\laborers
grants could be given to start businesses

too much opportunity...
not enough happening...

so much potential..
Anacostia is full of culture...
Anacostia is full of life...
Anacostia is full of History... 

Chuck Brown and Thievery Corporation
The Numbers Game
a drive through Anacostia
down MLK Blvd


13 things to do in Anacostia