Testimony of Kate Coventry At the Joint Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Human Services
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 29, 2020 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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The District’s deep history of exploitation and discrimination against Black workers led to present-day racial disparities in many employment-related metrics including occupations, wages, employment levels, benefits, and opportunities to grow wealth.
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At least 81 residents died while experiencing homelessness in the District over the past year. This the highest recorded number ever. Last year, there were 54 recorded deaths.