As we celebrate Black History Month, it is essential to recognize the profound contributions of some of our social work pioneers and advocates for affordable and equal housing within the African American community. Each of these individuals have played pivotal roles in shaping our society, championing justice, and advancing the rights of marginalized populations.
There are approximately 27.6 million people subjected to human trafficking around the world. In Hawaii, more than two-thirds of those who are trafficked reported that they are currently houseless or have experienced houselessness. According to the National Network for Youth, “1 in 5 runaway and houseless youth are victims of human trafficking-inclusive of sex and labor trafficking.”
By official counts, just a handful of homeless teens live on the streets of Hawaiʻi. Those who try to help them suggest that’s all wrong, that there are many more — perhaps 150 doing their best not to be counted.
They hide in tents at beach parks. On a friend or stranger’s couch. Far back in the valleys that stretch out of towns.
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