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What do People Experiencing Homelessness Need?
Street Roots
  • Marisa Zapata, Portland State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2-2020
Subjects
  • Homelessness -- Social aspects -- Case Studies,
  • Homelessness -- Oregon -- Portland,
  • Homelessness -- Surveys,
  • Social justice,
  • Racial justice,
  • Equity
Abstract

This is an opinion piece about a survey in Portland that reveals profound racial disparities even in basic answers about where people sleep.

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Description

Street Roots is an award-winning weekly publication focusing on economic, environmental and social justice issues. The newspaper is sold in Portland, Oregon, by people experiencing homelessness and/or extreme poverty as means of earning an income with dignity. Street Roots newspaper operates independently of Street Roots advocacy and is a part of the Street Roots organization.

Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/36760
Citation Information
Zapata, M. (2020). "What do People Experiencing Homelessness Need?" Street Roots. https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/36760