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Written and produced by Grace Del Vecchio
Recorded by Claire Malon
Published in 2019, “Why My Mom Carries Cash” dives into the harmful nature of stigma regarding homelessness. Featuring a collection of interviews from those experiencing homelessness, housing organizers and advocates and community members, Editor-In-Chief Grace Del Vecchio writes about culture around homelessness in Chicago and how stigma plays a direct hand in stopping those experiencing it from getting the help and resources they need.
This episode of ‘The B-Side’ was featured in 14 East’s weekly newsletter, In The Loop, on April 11. Read the full newsletter here. Cover art for the podcast is by Bridget Killian.
“I met some of the best people in the world out here and some of the worst people out here,” said Ishmael, 58. “Good always wins, if I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t even wake up.” / Photo (and header for the original story) by Grace Del Vecchio