MLK Beloved Community Awards shines light on injustice of man killed during homeless encampment clearing

Man Killed at Homeless Encampment in Atlanta After Allegedly Being Hit by City Vehicle: ‘Terrible Accident,' Mayor Says

“We will review each of our processes and procedures and take every precaution to ensure this never happens again," Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said11 Alive/YouTube Atlanta homeless encampmentA man was killed at a homeless encampment in Atlanta in an incident that allegedly involved a city department vehicle, according to authorities and news reports.The Atlanta Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to a call of an in…

MLK Beloved Community Awards shines light on injustice of man killed during homeless encampment clearing

The annual Beloved Community Awards kicked off a weekend of remembrance and service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But, an injustice suffered by a man killed while sleeping weighed heavily on many of the civil rights leaders who gathered for the ceremony.

Jan. 17: Attack on encampments just punishes the homeless, there’s no evidence an Israeli airstrike killed Gaza sisters who were bound for Waterloo, and other letters to the editor

Letters to the editor propose an idea for anticipating President-elect Donald Trump’s out-of-the-box ideas, and call for homes, not handcuffs, for people experiencing homelessness.

Letters: Seasonal encampment lot could ease homeless 'headache'

'Homelessness is endless. Some will revert to home life again, others will take their place sleeping in the open under the stars,' writes Karl Habla