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Culture, Culture

Good-looking ATL Homeless Man Goes Viral as Over 1,000 Women Offer Their Homes. Is He the New Prison Bae?

The man, who says he’s been living in city shelters for four years, is getting a lot of attention for his looks

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 7, 2024
News, The Root Interview

T.D. Jakes Wanted More Black Folks to Be Home Owners, So He Bought 95 Acres in Atlanta

T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures LLC. will build on land that just happens to be beside the Tyler Perry Studios.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 23, 2023
News

New York Mayor Eric Adams (Kind of) Pledges To Help Homeless Migrants Sent By Republican Governors

“This is not an everyday homelessness crisis, but a humanitarian crisis that requires a different approach,” he stated.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 23, 2022
News

A New Jersey Town Cut Down All Their Trees to “Deter Homeless,” They’re Part of A Bigger Trend

“Hostile architecture” designed to keep people experiencing homelessness uncomfortable in public spaces is everywhere, and we really need to talk about it.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 31, 2022
Politics

Pandemic hits Black Women The Hardest, Here’s Why.

Experts explain why pandemic relief policies are still very necessary for Black women’s recovery

By

Jessica Washington

Published

June 7, 2022
Opinion, Some Thoughts

America Has A Homelessness Compassion Problem

The ongoing criminalization tactics in places like Tennessee and New York towards homelessness show we are out of touch with empathy.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

April 20, 2022
News, Race Matters

Black Women Face Greater Risk of Eviction than Any Other Group

King County, Washington was found to have the highest eviction filing rate against Black women.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

April 5, 2022
News

NYC Officials Begin Crackdown On Homeless Encampments Around the City

As the city’s initiative to take down homeless encampments from streets and parks begins, there are questions about funding and resources.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

March 29, 2022
News

Suspect Arrested in Shootings of Five Homeless Men in New York City and DC

Police in New York City and Washington were working together on the mystery shootings

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 15, 2022
Criminal Justice, Social Justice

Mayor Adams NYC Subway Safety Plan May Disproportionately Affect People of Color

Black and Latinx people make up most of New York’s homeless population. The new safety plan may jeopardize their safety with the increase of policing.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 11, 2022