Eviction: the scarlet E
What we can learn about eviction from Black women and children
Explain It to Me · Vox
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Show Notes
According to the Eviction Lab, about 7.6 million Americans every year face the threat of eviction, and a disproportionate number of those threatened are Black women. This week, host Jonquilyn Hill sits down with New America senior writer and editor Julia Craven to discuss why this disparity exists and what policies could help end evictions for everybody. It’s the first of a special series this month entitled “Black women and ...” that examines the ways policy particularly impacts Black women.
Read More:
Eviction Is One Of The Biggest Health Risks Facing Black Children
Eviction Tracking System | Eviction Lab
Evictions: a hidden scourge for black women - Washington Post
TANF Policies Reflect Racist Legacy of Cash Assistance
Evictions and Infant and Child Health Outcomes - PMC
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Credits:
Jonquilyn Hill, host
Sofi LaLonde, producer
Cristian Ayala, engineer
A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts
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