In this short documentary, Shameka shares her harrowing experience with Inside Safe, Mayor Karen Bass's initiative aimed at sheltering unhoused individuals in Los Angeles. What was meant to offer safety and support instead stripped Shameka of her autonomy, subjected her to degrading treatment, and even landed her in the hospital due to spoiled, moldy food. As a mother of three and a vegan chef, Shameka's story highlights the human toll of systemic failures and the urgent need for dignity and respect for all.
D.W.A.C. has published an open letter to Mayor Karen Bass addressing these issues, demanding immediate action to improve conditions for unhoused women. Read the full statement at: cangress.org.
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