Study reveals assessment tools systematically disadvantage minority homeless populations The assessment tool dilemma Vulnerability surveys, a policy initiative launched during the Obama administration in 2009,
Since their introduction in 2009 under President Barack Obama, vulnerability surveys have aimed to assess the eligibility of homeless individuals for housing assistance. However, recent
The trial surrounding Jordan Neely’s death on a New York subway has taken a controversial turn, highlighting persistent concerns about racial profiling and mental health
On Nov. 25, 2024, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser inaugurated The Aston, the city’s newest homeless shelter, aimed at providing a dignified living space for
In recent weeks, New Orleans has been at the center of a heated debate regarding the treatment of its homeless population. As the city prepares for
As the cost of living continues to soar in major cities across the United States, innovative housing solutions are emerging to address the growing crisis
When you’re inside your vehicle, your car acts as a barrier between you and potential harm. Rolling down your window can put your personal safety
An Atlanta homeless man, known as Bigbossd Escobar, has sparked widespread attention after posting on Facebook about his dire need for housing. Escobar, who relocated
The recent Supreme Court decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson has sparked widespread debate by ruling that the Eighth Amendment does not prevent
Lay Beasley, Julia Andrews and Hannah Dennis were selected to be a part of the esteemed 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy. Besides being in high school
Housing Secretary Marcia L. Fudge says with “mixed emotions” she will resign her position next week, alerting her staff in an email she wrote on
The Rocket Community Fund is particularly proud of the work that it has supported in its hometown of Detroit, which has made significant strides in reducing veteran homelessness. Since joining the Built for Zero movement in 2018, the Rocket Community Fund’s support has helped Detroit reduce the number of unhoused veterans by 57 percent.
Dave Chappelle has not been one to hold back during his stand-up shows, and though he may receive backlash, he continues to do express his
R&B singer Ashanti has joined the cast of ‘No Address’ by director Robert Craig Films, a film that centers around those experiencing homelessness.
LOS ANGELES — Former Congresswoman Karen Bass outlasted a billionaire business baron at the polls to become the first woman mayor of America’s second-largest city.
Christine Clarity McDonald was sold into human trafficking after falling through the cracks of the very flawed foster care system and experiencing several stints of
Former NBA star Delonte West, who seemed to fall on hard times after getting out of rehab, has finally secured a gig. West, who suffers
Filmmaker and social media influencer Meir Kay will be hosting “Super Soul Parties” on Super Bowl Sunday to provide a plethora of services to the
Empire XClusive founder Jared “JT” Thomas sat with rolling out to detail his journey from being homeless as a child to becoming a successful entrepreneur. His
Katy Ramsey Mason, University of Memphis The Supreme Court on Aug. 26, 2021, ended the Biden administration’s ban on evictions, putting millions at risk of
