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 Metro got its groove back

D.C. restaurants mobilized to aid Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

The impact of The 51st's election coverage

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