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American Black Journal
How Detroit's affordable housing crisis impacts homelessness
Season 51
Episode 29
“American Black Journal” takes a critical examination of Detroit's affordable housing shortage and its impact on homelessness in the city. Tonya Hogan shares firsthand how she became homeless after losing her husband to COVID-19 and the challenges of finding affordable housing. Plus, Stephen Henderson leads a roundtable on affordable housing, homelessness and the city’s available resources.
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