How An Unhoused Person Navigates San Francisco; Life With a Partner in Prison | KQED
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President Trump signed an executive order to change how homelessness is addressed in America, focusing on street homelessness and the institutionalization of individuals with mental illness. Governor Gavin Newsom criticized this order, advocating for more compassionate and effective strategies to help the unhoused population. Armando Herrera, an unhoused individual in San Francisco, represents the personal stories behind homelessness. Additionally, Dr. Shanice Robinson discusses resilience through her scholarly and personal experiences as a 'prison wife', while Fresno teens engage deeply with their cultural heritage through music training.
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at fundamentally changing how the country addresses homelessness, promising to crack down on street homelessness and institutionalize people with mental illness.
Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's recent order while advocating for alternative approaches to help individuals off the streets, emphasizing a need for a more compassionate solution.
Armando Herrera, a man who once had a family, house, and job, has been living on the streets of San Francisco for the past decade, highlighting the personal impact of homelessness.
Dr. Shanice Robinson, a visiting assistant professor, explores resilience and the school-to-prison pipeline while sharing her personal journey as a 'prison wife' to a man serving life sentences.
Fresno teens studying a musical genre they connect with showcase their cultural connection through rehearsal at Mariachi Unidos, blending tradition with personal expression.
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