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[quote=Anonymous]I have lived and owned my place in Shaw for 18 years. Im not white. Around 2005, my (white) husband and I drove through Anacostia- the historic part. I got out my camera to take a picture of a gorgeous Victorian house while my husband went to get a drink at a 7/11. Within minutes, a swarm of young black kids was all over my car, banging on it and demanding why I was taking a picture of their “grandma’s house.” I ignored them, my husband came back and they dispersed. It was truly frightening.

In the years since, Ive gone east of the ricer frequently, even on a weekly basis, to bring my kids skating at Fort Dupont ice rink, or to ride bikes on the riverfront trail with friends who live in ward 7. I have volunteered with schools and nonprofits located there. I think the neighborhoods and most of the people are beautiful, but I would not recommend anyone with kids to live in wards 7 or 8 if they can avoid it. This past week there was a driveby shooting near Ketchum elementary at noon. I follow a nonprofit, Furnishing Hope, on instagram, and what they described in their post was truly frightening. Crime impacts all of us, but mostly the poor. Buyer beware.[/quote]

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