Across the United States, the issue of veteran homelessness remains a persistent challenge, with an estimated 37,000 veterans experiencing homelessness on any given night. While significant progress has been made in recent years, reducing veteran homelessness by nearly 50% since 2010, certain cities continue to grapple with disproportionately high rates - including Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is...
Across the United States, military veterans have long been regarded as the backbone of our nation's defense, embodying values of courage, sacrifice, and commitment. Yet, amidst their honorable service, many veterans find themselves battling an unseen enemy upon their return home: homelessness. As of 2020, an estimated 37,252 veterans experienced homelessness in the United States,...
Data collected during border crossings and from immigration courts reveal the recent surge of migrants to the US has more than a few nuances. While much of the angst around the impact of newly arrived migrants has focused on big cities in New York, Illinois, and Colorado, the data suggests that these states are indeed...
Small acts of kindness are among the most positive experiences we can have in our lives. Acts of kindness can range from donating to a charity to giving flowers to your partner. It all depends on your perception but there is something in each act towards others that will make you happy. It can also...
Being a refugee is one of the most difficult experiences a human being can have. The word refugee has different meanings, but all refugees share common traits: they are forced to flee their country because of a well-founded fear of persecution due to violence, war, or violation of human rights. They search for safety in...
We're all striving to live better, but how do we achieve that goal? One answer is through diversity. Cultural diversity is defined as having people from a fairly wide range of backgrounds in a certain geographical setting. The sociological analysis concluded that there is a direct correlation between cultural diversity and community wealth. This is because...