public housing

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Jay-Z, from public housing in Brooklyn, became a cultural powerhouse, and a wealthy man.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She still lives in the same public housing complex where she raised the filmmaker and his siblings as a single mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Throughout his career, Edwards remained committed to public art, creating sculptures for universities, public housing projects and museums around the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He wants to increase the number of bike lanes, parks and green walking paths, as well as improve public housing in a capital of 2 million people where rent is often prohibitive.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Ann was soon a power to be reckoned with at City Hall, at the DSS offices a few blocks away, at the public housing projects, and wherever poor black people protested unfair treatment.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson