Alanah Odoms

Nika Soon-Shiong, founder of the Fund for Guaranteed Income, and Alanah Odoms, Executive Director of the ACLU of Louisiana, dive into the transformative potential of guaranteed income. They discuss their pilot project linking guaranteed income to reparations, addressing historical injustices rooted in slavery and mass incarceration in Louisiana. The conversation highlights how direct cash payments can alleviate poverty, improve public safety, and uplift communities. Personal stories from participants reveal the profound changes in mental health and community resilience.