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Intelligence Squared

Survival and Hope in New York City, with Andrea Elliott

Feb 11, 2022
Andrea Elliott, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and investigative reporter for The New York Times, shares her insights on the life of Dasani Coates, a resilient child navigating homelessness in Brooklyn. The conversation highlights the stark wealth gap in America and the family’s emotional struggles. Topics of systemic racism in child welfare, the impact of gentrification, and the psychological toll of poverty on children are discussed. Elliott also emphasizes the need for empathy in healthcare and the importance of policy change to address these issues.
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