On the Block

Dallas Public Library (Help Desk)
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On the Block is a Dallas Public Library podcast about the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore the state of homelessness in Dallas. To reach us with any comments or concerns, please feel free to email dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

Episodes

  1. 04/24/2024

    From Isolation To Community

    The hosts are joined by Kamron Johnson, a chairman and advocate for The Men of Nehimiah, to talk about family, masculinity, and finding community through the journey of recovery. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    44 min

  2. TRAILER

    True Crime Mini-Con Trailer

    For more information on Dallas Public Library's True Crime Mini-Con, visit bit.ly/truecrimecon

    1 min

  3. 04/17/2024

    The Road Less Traveled

    Marcus Washington speaks on his travels while unhoused. Marcus and the team talk rehabilitation, recovery from trauma, and finding community. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    40 min

  4. 04/10/2024

    Blessed To Go Through Hell

    Dallas Public Library employee Courtney Hurd sits down with the team to share her family's history with homelessness in Dallas and her journey to stability. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    48 min

  5. 04/03/2024

    They Have The Whole World

    Carl Gaines and Robert Redbone join our hosts to discuss how our neighborhoods have changed, gentrification, and affordable housing. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    52 min

  6. 03/27/2024

    Hurry Up And Wait

    Volunteer and friend of the podcast Ricky Redd sits down with the team to talk about his day-to-day while unhoused in Dallas. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    23 min

  7. 03/20/2024

    You Can't Tell People What To Do

    Anthony Murphy shares his experience with homelessness and addiction, and his career in social services and street outreach. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    48 min

  8. 03/13/2024

    Creativity and Expression On The Streets

    The hosts explore the rich culture of art in Dallas and highlight some unhoused creatives. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    31 min

  9. 03/06/2024

    Joy and Kevin

    The hosts speak to Kevin and Joy, a couple currently experiencing homelessness. Kevin and Joy share their past experiences, their struggles with housing insecurity, and how they manage their relationship while unhoused. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    45 min

  10. 02/28/2024

    How Has Homelessness In Dallas Changed?

    The team takes a look into the state of homelessness in Dallas across the years and speaks to community members about the future of D-Town. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    36 min
  11. A Window into the HELP Desk

    02/21/2024

    A Window into the HELP Desk

    Meet the hosts! The Dallas Public Library HELP Desk team introduces themselves and discuss the work of the Homeless Engagement Initiative. To submit any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or email us at dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

    41 min

  12. 02/02/2024

    On the Block

    Welcome to On the Block, a podcast produced by Dallas Public Library. This 10-part series will explore the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness through conversations between library staff and people experiencing homelessness or who were formerly unhoused.

    1 min

Trailer

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On the Block is a Dallas Public Library podcast about the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore the state of homelessness in Dallas. To reach us with any comments or concerns, please feel free to email dplhelpdesk@dallas.gov

Information

  • Creator
    Dallas Public Library (Help Desk)
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dallas Public Library (Help Desk)
  • Show Website
    On the Block