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Maria Soto
"The people like Ruby Duncan who are actively trying to expand [welfare], they're literally looking the beast in the mouth and being…
Dr. Erica Holloman-Hill
"I am very intentional with the gift that God has given me in terms of being a thread to connect the pieces…
Charlesetta Lee
"Being raised in the welfare system is generational. It's almost like a generational curse. Because it's a hamster wheel. You're trying to…
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Anthony Paculan
"Though there were many mediums I could’ve chosen to convey this, I thought the lyricism of poetry would best reflect the cyclicality…
Shalom Gibtsawi
"My mother has taught me what it means to fend for myself..to do what I feel is the best thing for me.…
Eshe Shukura
"I loved guaranteed income. But I often was like, I don't want it to feel like dignified welfare, I think it is…