What Black History Said To Me Posted on February 18, 2021 by Constance D. Woodson Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of Black Americans, and to also reflect on the systemic racism that continues to pervade society. One manifestation of this inequity is that Black people are dis ..Read More
Acceptance Rate For Homeless Families At NYC Shelters Drops To Record Low Posted on February 4, 2021 by Mirela Iverac in Gothamist Last year, the percentage of New York City families deemed eligible to live in homeless shelters dropped to its lowest point during the de Blasio administration, according to recently released city data. The city has always investigated whether fam ..Read More
A Poem Reflecting on Black History Month Posted on February 2, 2021 by M.A. Dennis Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of Black Americans, and to also reflect on the systemic racism that continues to pervade society. One manifestation of this inequity is that Black people are dis ..Read More
Today’s Read: Housing Vouchers for Homeless People Routinely Denied by Landlords Posted on February 1, 2021 by Jacquelyn Simone Housing subsidies are a proven tool critical in addressing homelessness. Helping people bridge the difference between their incomes and rents is more compassionate and cost-effective than leaving them to languish in shelters for years. Recognizing this, Mayor ..Read More