Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. But those closest to the nation’s most pressing problems are often able to craft innovative solutions.
American Problems, Trans Solutions shines a light on the work of three innovative Black trans changemakers.
This is the third part of "CLOSE TO HOME: Town Halls on Housing Equality," a digital summit with frontline thinkers from across the U.S.
A recent Gothamist analysis found the number of non-Hispanic Black residents in NYC declined by more than 125,000 over a 20-year period.
Three housing leaders talk about the effects of record-high rents and a lack of affordable places to live in New York.
After releasing its annual report on the state of NYC housing, the NYU Furman Center brought together experts from across the country to discuss eviction and affordable housing during this "triple pandemic" of COVID-19, increasing economic instability, and growing criticism…
Our docuseries ends at Family Day, a day of celebration and community for those living in Seth Low houses. There, residents ask what it will take for people and politicians to see the residents of NYCHA as a community worth…
Politicians at the local, state, and federal level have made promises to the NYCHA community, but what is actually being done? This episode of “A Dream Deferred” follows the politics of NYCHA and the response from residents seeking improved conditions.
“What happens to a dream deferred?” (Langston Hughes, Harlem, 1951). Residents of public housing in New York moved in with the promise of affordable housing and a stepping stone to financial stability and independence. But, lack of oversight and political…
What is it like living in North America's largest public housing authority? We meet residents, young and old, grappling with health, safety, and quality of life issues, under the neglected conditions of NYCHA. This five-part docuseries explores the problems within…
By: Nina Joung Lily is a young girl who loves the color purple, enjoys spending time with her friends and, unfortunately, has been experiencing housing insecurity. She may be a Muppet on "Sesame Street," but she represents a growing concern…
The Homelessness Hospitality Network encourages its participants to confront the internal struggles that led them to addiction and homelessness. As they come face-to-face with their inner demons, it becomes harder to stay in the program.