A Voice for the Unhoused Podcast

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Keisha as we dive deep into the foundations of American democracy. In this episode, we explore the crucial elements of the U.S. Constitution, unpack key amendments, and discuss the enduring significance of the Bill of Rights, with a special focus on the perspectives of the unhoused. Tune in for an insightful discussion on what 'We the People' truly means.

⚠️ Explicit Language Warning: This episode contains strong language that may not be suitable for all audiences.
In this candid conversation, Joe shares his firsthand experiences and observations about homelessness, discussing both homeless men and homeless women with honesty and emotion. He talks about the daily struggles, survival, relationships, addiction, safety, and the difficult realities that people living on the streets often face.
This episode does not glorify homelessness or offensive language. Instead, it presents an authentic, unfiltered perspective from someone who has witnessed life on the streets. While some listeners may find the language strong, the conversation offers valuable insight into the human side of homelessness.
Listener discretion is advised due to explicit language.
Topics: Homelessness • Poverty • Mental Health • Addiction • Community • Survival • Real Stories • Tampa • Social Issues

In this episode, we dive into the art of rapping, featuring discussions with talented artists. We also explore various career paths, comparing and contrasting easy and hard jobs, and share an insightful interview with a remarkable Black Girl. Tune in for a dynamic conversation!"

Join Black Girl and Dave as they discuss articles of incorporation for the Highland Pines Committee, Incorporated, and dive into various documents detailing the inception of the Highland Pines Committee, Incorporate

Transforming Highland Pines Through Community Innovation
The Highland Pines Kava Lounge initiative is reshaping Tampa’s Highland Pines neighborhood by addressing deep-rooted economic and social disparities.
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Launches the first Black-owned, managed, and operated brick-and-mortar business in a 67% African American community.
Youth Mentorship: Provides paid apprenticeships, teaching supply chain, cash flow, and hospitality skills to local youth.
Safe Social Infrastructure: Offers a substance-free, welcoming space for residents and unhoused individuals, reducing street-level disturbances.
Data-Driven Approach: Uses a 900-resident survey to ensure offerings match community needs and maximize impact.

Kiki and Dave discuss the the history of Highland Pines (Tampa). Topics such as the Indian caste system brought to America to local stores. how blacks as people may or may not be coming together to help one another and our hopes of the Highland Pines Committee may have fixed of issues bus shelters.

In this episode of the Highland Pines Committee on Homelessness, host Dave speaks with guests Milani and Nisha ("Little Boy") about lived experience in Highland Pines, definitions of "unhoused" vs "homeless," survival tips, and gig apps for work.They also discuss addiction and recovery (Narcotics Anonymous), legal topics like Megan's Law, community achievements such as restoring a bus bench, plans to form a 501(c)(3), and direct listeners to unhousedtampa.org for more information.