I was out running and waiting at the intersection at 14th and Florida and two men were walking up to the intersection. My instincts told me right away that I was about to be harassed so I subtly changed my body’s stance as the two men approached me. They slowed down, split up, with one man walking on either side of me, each of them saying “Hey baby!” or “Come with me” and other, much more lewd things in Spanish – one of which was actually quite comical. I quickly said, “NO!”, looked one of them in the eyes and ran away.

Submitted by CR

Location: 14th & Florida St NW

Time of harassment: Evening Rush Hour (3:30P-7:30P)

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