The Untold Story: Narratives of Black Angelenos Experiencing Homelessness
August 15, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
OPINION
Dr. Ryan Smith and Dana Henry, Contributing Opinion Writers
Gigi Jackson, a 63-year-old Black Angeleno, lived outside for years. After experiencing homelessness and the loss of her son, Gigi sought a better life. With rehabilitative assistance, mental health services, and support from a homeless service provider, she secured a new home. Reflecting on her new life “I got my own place and I cook my own dinner. There’s nothing like having your own,” Ms. Jackson says.