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The Theatre, the Wall, and Shaw

May 4, 2017June 2, 2020 Rabia Muhammad Theatre and Wall in Shaw, Uncategorized

  In Ruben Castaneda‘s S Street Rising, Shaw is described as “a vibrant cultural center” (50). I wanted to explore what Castaneda meant by this, so I set out into Washington to research the area myself. He was right. It is a cultural center and it is quite vibrant. But I feel there’s more to […]

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The Barriers

April 17, 2017June 2, 2020 Rabia Muhammad Archives, Artifacts & Signage, Digital Archives, Exhibits, Images

This picture illustrates a very real problem in Shaw. On one hand, Shaw seems to be improving. It seems to be developing, and along with the new developments, Shaw seems to be a place where there is newfound opportunity. That’s at least what most developers and newer residents would like us to think. But, like […]

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Patriotism in Shaw

April 16, 2017June 2, 2020 Rabia Muhammad Archives, Artifacts & Signage, Digital Archives, Exhibits, Images

According to this website, this mural not only has general American history embedded into it, but family history as well. The mural is painted in front of a store called “Good Ole Reliable Liquors,” and it’s owner, Mike Toor, supports troops because he has family in service. To him, this piece means so much more […]

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Getting Stepped On, Getting Stomped Out

April 16, 2017June 2, 2020 Rabia Muhammad Archives, Artifacts & Signage, Digital Archives, Exhibits, Images

  This mural is located near Shaw’s Howard Theatre, and the image above was obtained from this website. Of course, with most street art, it’s difficult to understand what context it holds. But here’s my interpretation: The imagery is intense. A pig in a suit being stomped out by a disembodied foot in front of […]

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