Detroit's affordable housing crisis and its impact on homelessness in the city | ABJ Full Episode

“American Black Journal” takes a critical examination of Detroit's affordable housing shortage and its impact on homelessness in the city.

BridgeDetroit and Detroit Free Press reporter Nushrat Rahman meets Tonya Hogan, who shares firsthand how losing her husband to COVID-19 caused her to become homeless. She talks about the challenges she’s faced finding affordable housing in Detroit.

Plus, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries CEO Dr. Chad Audi talks about the increasing number of families seeking shelter, and David Bowser from the City of Detroit shares a few programs the city offers to help individuals and families experiencing housing emergencies.

Then, “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson leads a roundtable on affordable housing, homelessness and the city resources available to those who are struggling with finding housing. He talks with Rahman; Donald Rencher, the City of Detroit’s the group executive for housing, planning and development and Neighborhood Service Organization CEO Linda Little.