Los Angeles's homeless population overrepresents Black individuals due to historical racist housing policies and wealth gap.
The article examines the overrepresentation of Black individuals in Los Angeles's homeless population, despite them making up only 8% of the city's residents. It attributes this disparity to historical racist housing policies and a significant wealth gap—average Black household wealth is $24,000 compared to $189,000 for white households. Personal stories of three individuals illustrate systemic challenges, underscoring the need for urgent, humane action to address these issues.
September 01, 2024
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