Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Community Connector. D.C. Native. Father. Poet. Playwright. Art Administrator. Karaoke Host. Crochet Kingpin.

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Mural that says Love DC Go-Go with a man dancing.

Ask A D.C. Native

Ask A D.C. Native: What should I know about Ward 8?

It's a sprawling ward, with more than a dozen neighborhoods, landmarks, and gems.

Dwayne Lawson-Brown Jan 15, 2026

A person stands in front of a pop-up mural that reads "Art Drives Statehood" featuring D.C. iconography.

Community Connections

How we're making space for D.C. natives in local media

Dwayne Lawson-Brown has been learning about longtime residents’ information needs — and, in the process, about their own relationship with local news.

Dwayne Lawson-Brown Oct 30, 2025

Colorful mural that says Love DC Go-Go with a man dancing on the left and Congress Heights Metro marker on the right

Community Connections

Introducing our new Community Connector for D.C. Natives

Dwayne Lawson-Brown is a poet, playwright, and fiber artist who wants to amplify the voices of native Washingtonians.

Dwayne Lawson-Brown Jul 10, 2025

How to get involved in the D.C. budget process

Homicides are down in D.C., but domestic killings have increased

10 places for kids in D.C. that you can't miss

Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Ask A D.C. Native: What should I know about Ward 8?

How we're making space for D.C. natives in local media

Introducing our new Community Connector for D.C. Natives