Crossroads Podcast

The Shelter or the Street


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Kicking off the New Year, we're discussing homelessness, mental illness, and incarceration. Mother, activist, and performer Miasha Forbes shares her personal experiences navigating the criminal justice system and rebuilding her life. We get into the intersection between all of these issues and the black LGBTQ community. Resources are below!

https://www.city-journal.org/housing-shortage-accessory-dwelling-units Comparison of housing crises in LA and New York and recommendations New York could utilize to combat housing shortage.

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/nyregion/using-grand-buildings-to-support-those-in-need.html?emc=eta1&_r=0 Article featuring the work of Community Access

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/h/housing-and-mental-health Comprehensive discourse on mental health and the impact housing can have on those living with mental illness.

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Crossroads PodcastBy Rasheeda Green

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