A Tale from D.C.

This story took place in the capital of the United States. Not on the mall where the monuments stand, but in the ghettos where most tourists don’t visit. It’s a story about one black male’s struggle to grow up and how he had to go through problems that are unknown to the average American. This story also talks about random crimes. All, which is normal to a black male in the district, but is foreign to the higher-class just living blocks away.

I wrote this story to enlighten whoever reads it and at the same time bring humor to a matter which is mostly considered to be tragic. All characters are fictional and all events are created to represent the average life of a black male in D.C. I enjoyed writing this story of the life on the streets and hope that you too gain a new insight on how the nation’s capital really is. Not from the politician’s point of view, but from its black sheep. The people who pay taxes and love its streets just as much as it’s senior citizens. I’m writing about the inter-city youth.

So please enjoy this story, but at the same time see how life can be a lot different when you’re a different complexion. This is one man’s tale from D. C., or should I say one Tale From Dodge City.

Sabin Goodwin was born in Washington, DC and lived his entire life learning the streets and writing. He spent eight years in Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Catholic School in SE Washington, DC. Then he attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts for two years; where he majored in theater. There Sabin learned all about theater and the elements of drama. Also at Ellington, he developed his talent as an writer.

Later in life, Sabin worked for Local #22 as a stage techition. And he worked at The Publik Playhouse in Landover, MD; where he did sound and lights for numerous companies. During this time, Sabin was published in The Library of Poerty twice and recorded with many artists all across the east coast. Now he’s currently a father of two and still writes and records music out of the Washington area. And just like the content of this book, every material that he writes is made to give awareness and entertainment to whom ever reads it.