The History of Homelessness in America, 1640-Present
StreetWise - USA 07 July 2010
Throughout history, homelessness has been misunderstood in the US. “There is no such thing as ‘the homeless’. It’s a group of people just like any other —they’re individuals, they’re families, they’re old, they’re young, they’re sick, they’re healthy. People are much more complex than the diagnosis that they have.” (3265 Words) - By Ben Cook
Homeless children on the streets of America. Photo: Jacob A. Riis
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