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[quote=Anonymous][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]

What a bizarre story. What was “truly frightening” about a bunch of kids asking why you are taking pics of their grandmother’s house? And why did you ignore them? Did it ever occur to you that they might be scared of you?

Crime happens all over the city. The reason it’s hard to live in Wards 7 & 8 isn’t the crime— it’s the lack of access to everything you take for granted.[/quote]

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