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We all know that gentrification is happening across DC, but for the first time, while doing pro bono at Bread for the City today, I met someone whos actually being displaced from an apt where hes lived for the last decade. Hes now faced with two options: rent at market rate, which is double what he currently pays, or move out in 90 days. What he said to me: Ive been living in this neighborhood for 25 years -- when it wasnt so desirable, when there were shootings -- because I had nowhere else to go. But I came here with dignity, and I will leave here with dignity. And thats why Ive come to you. Like many who value public service, Ive always said that I want to have at least a small impact in giving a voice to the voiceless. Today, though, I am reminded that my duty is more fundamental than that: I do this to protect human dignity.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:22:16 +0000

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