Comedians and artists living east of the Anacostia River face major barriers to performing due to a lack of venues, infrastructure and investment, despite clear community interest in comedy and the arts. Performers like Anthony Oakes and Haywood Turnipseed Jr. are building spaces where they can, but advocates say Wards 7 and 8 need more support to truly thrive as cultural hubs.

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