Robert James Campbell died homeless, leaving behind a treasure-trove of photographs from a transitional era of jazz in New York. Jessica Ferber’s new book reveals the story he captured. Portland is almost synonymous with coffee shops. So it shouldn’t have ...
28 Apr 2016 - Brian R. Page
Actor discusses the personal experiences that inspired him to write the film ‘Shelter’ I didn’t start off wanting to make a film about homelessness. I wanted to direct a movie, and then thought I might rather like to make one about judgment. I have this w ...
31 Dec 2015 - Paul Bettany
Mark Reay has acted for HBO, modeled for Vogue and worked with Martin Scorsese. He is also homeless. A typical week for model, actor and photographer Mark Reay — a debonair, 6-foot-3, 56-year-old — is spent shooting at New York Fashion Week, appearing in ...
11 Sep 2015 - Steven MacKenzie
When I first meet William, downtown was shuttered by a snowstorm. Despite having slept outside in the cold the night before, William is in a good mood. “Today is a good day,” he says. “Sympathy day.” For William, it seems bad weather makes for better sale ...
10 Mar 2014 - Ann-Derrick Gaillot
Several weeks ago Democrat Bill de Blasio won the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New York City while running a progressive campaign based on ending the city’s growing inequality. The Center for Economic Opportunity recently released a report stating t ...
17 Oct 2013 - M. Nels Johnson
New York City vows to provide emegency shelter for more than 14,000 homeless families September 17, 2008 New York City settles a long standing lawsuit over emegency shelter for families experiencing homelessness. According to the New York Times the city c ...
18 Sep 2008 - Street Roots