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@alphabet_party 🖌 It's okay to be grumpy sometimes. #SupportBlackArt #DanaRobinson #alphabetparty #painting #blackgirlswhopaint #artlovers #artgram #feelings #mood #artofvisuals https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_DSgyBdhQ/?igshid=1knqzxvafgi69

[cyber-beer]

Coming up on this week’s @wwbeershow…. Find your next favourite brewery with @beer52hq, pick from @thewhitehag, @buxtonbrewery, #paradisebrewery and @brewyorkbeer. And there’s music from #bombalurina / @timmy.mallett, @carolinejones, @hopegriffinmusic, #danarobinson, @thestrangekind, @greenday, @coldplay, @ducksaucenyc and @thebeachboys. Tune in Friday at 8pm BST and Wednesday at 9pm BST on https://wirralwave.airtime.pro https://www.instagram.com/p/CRqzMWhKwdY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Coming up on this week’s show…. Find your next favourite brewery with @beer52hq, pick from @thewhitehag, @buxtonbrewery, #paradisebrewery and @brewyorkbeer. And there’s music from #bombalurina / @timmy.mallett, @carolinejones, @hopegriffinmusic, #danarobinson, @thestrangekind, @greenday, @coldplay, @ducksaucenyc and @thebeachboys. Tune in Friday at 8pm BST and Wednesday at 9pm BST on https://wirralwave.airtime.pro https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpV2i8jmhA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homelesssigns-blog]

On Sunday, Feb. 2nd 2014 one of our interviewees, Dana Robinson, was killed on Putnam Ave, Cambridge in the early morning. Although the details around his death are currently unclear, we want to send our deepest, warmest condolences to the family members, loved ones, and people his death has impacted.

Exactly one year ago, we met and interviewed Dana Robinson for this website. At the time, he was homeless and acting as the nursing assistant for his elderly mother. He often lovingly talked about his mother and his 19 year old son. He agreed to be a part of this project because he believed in its objective to bring greater awareness around the plight of homelessness in society. Having later been interviewed in stories related to this project on NPR (National Public Radio) and in the Cambridge Chronicle, he detailed his struggles to the public for the betterment of his fellow men and women. We honor his efforts on raising awareness on homelessness. REST IN POWER Dana Robinson.

- C Hope

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[homelesssigns-blog]

Feb. 2013, Central Square, Cambridge, MA    * REST IN PEACE

Name: Dana Robinson

Age: 45

Where are you originally from? I was born and raised in Jamaica Plains, MA.

What was it like growing up?

I came from a middle class family. My family was very religious (Baptist Christians) so the Church played an important part part in my upbringing. I was real good in playing sports, especially basketball. As a child I remember wanting to be a professional basketball player.

How long have you been homeless?

Three years.

How did you become homeless?

I was arrested. I was never convicted of a crime, only arrested for it. However, it is on my CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information). My CORI is playing a big role in me being denied a job and housing. I am currently being denied housing based on my conviction record and am appealing this decision to get housing. I do not want to be out in the streets.

How do you get through the cold winters?

Friends & family members. I often "couch surf" from one place to another.

What is your biggest struggle being homeless?

Trying to knock down doors of employment and housing. Employers and landlords look at your CORI and deny you access without considering the fact you are trying to change your life for the better. I was never convicted but because I was arrested I can not get a good job. More and more it feels like I can't escape my past.