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Location: 14th Street NW and Spring Road, Washington, DC Time: Daytime (9:30am-3:30pm) While walking to the metro this morning, a man walked past and said: “Mmm, I’ve been craving a gingersnap.” He then proceeded to smack my ass. When I gasped and turned around to tell him off, he just looked at me and said “Get it? […]

Location: 1st and Massachusetts Ave NE DC (Union Station) Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) I was walking with my girlfriend out of the 1st St exit of Union Station Monday, around 4:30-5:00pm. As we were nearing the crosswalk, what sounded like a female voice from behind yelled out, “Let met get your girlfriend’s number!” I ignored it, […]

Location: Connecticut Ave & P St NW (Dupont Circle, Washington, DC) Time: Daytime (9:30am-3:30pm) I was clearly walking quickly, as I was running late to a meeting. This is the interaction: Him: “Excuse me, I’m not going to ask you for a penny.” Me: “No, I’m late.” Him: “White bitch” Me: “Excuse you, I don’t appreciate being […]

Location: Georgia Avenue between Thayer Avenue and Silver Spring Avenue (Silver Spring) Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) I was heading to my yoga class this evening (12/23/14) and I walked past a group of guys. I heard one of them hock a loogie and spit near me. I said, “Ew!” loudly. This guy started cursing and saying, […]

Location: Connecticut & L St NW, Washington, DC (Farragut North) Time: Night (7:30pm-12am) I was leaving a meeting around 8pm and headed towards Dupont. The moment I stepped out of the building, I noticed two men walking in front of me. I was in a rush to get somewhere, so I walked past them, and I suddenly heard […]