Dwayne Lawson-Brown

DC Native. Father. Poet. Playwright. Art Administrator. Karaoke Host. Crochet Kingpin.

2 articles

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

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

Healthcare cuts hit over 20,000 D.C. residents

Trump may take over D.C.’s golf courses. Black golfers are especially worried.

Your water bill could soon go up. Here’s why.

Dwayne Lawson-Brown

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

Introducing our new Community Connector for D.C. Natives