Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat

Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat

By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and young adults. The streets are vibrant and filled with late-night eateries, smoke shops, bars and clubs.  However, beyond the bodyguards and bottle girls, reside a few street vendors selling jewelry, clothes, and psychic readings. The…