Data Visualization: Racial Disparities in Homelessness

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The third brief in the Demographic Data Project explores race and ethnicity, which are dominant organizing factors in America. They impact where a person lives when they are born, how they die, and practically everything in between. Homelessness is no exception.

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Feb 27, 2024

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Nicole DuBois

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Demographic Data Project: Race

Race and ethnicity are dominant organizing factors in America. They impact where a person lives when they are born, how they die, and practically everything in between. Homelessness

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