On the Block
On the Block is a Dallas Public Library podcast about the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore the state of homelessness in Dallas. To reach us with any comments or concerns, please feel free to email dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Episodes
The hosts are joined by Kamron Johnson, a chairman and advocate for The Men of Nehimiah, to talk about family, masculinity, and finding community through the journey of recovery. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
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Marcus Washington speaks on his travels while unhoused. Marcus and the team talk rehabilitation, recovery from trauma, and finding community.
To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Dallas Public Library employee Courtney Hurd sits down with the team to share her family's history with homelessness in Dallas and her journey to stability. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Carl Gaines and Robert Redbone join our hosts to discuss how our neighborhoods have changed, gentrification, and affordable housing. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Volunteer and friend of the podcast Ricky Redd sits down with the team to talk about his day-to-day while unhoused in Dallas. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Anthony Murphy shares his experience with homelessness and addiction, and his career in social services and street outreach. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
The hosts explore the rich culture of art in Dallas and highlight some unhoused creatives. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
The hosts speak to Kevin and Joy, a couple currently experiencing homelessness. Kevin and Joy share their past experiences, their struggles with housing insecurity, and how they manage their relationship while unhoused.
To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
The team takes a look into the state of homelessness in Dallas across the years and speaks to community members about the future of D-Town.
To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Meet the hosts!
The Dallas Public Library HELP Desk team introduces themselves and discuss the work of the Homeless Engagement Initiative.
To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov
Welcome to On the Block, a podcast produced by Dallas Public Library.
This 10-part series will explore the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness through conversations between library staff and people experiencing homelessness or who were formerly unhoused.
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