by Cesar Rodriguez
Remembering the past:
Miami is a hard spot to find a place to sleep. You have to worry about your safety, stay out of the weather, and now be worried about going to jail. When you find a spot it’s never secure. I always tried to take care of my space so I could hold on to it. I stayed in this spot on and off for 10 years. These pillows belong to a friend of mine. They remind me of where I’ve been and where I don’t want to go back to.
Call to Action
Help people find a job to secure finances. You never know why someone is on the streets. Walk a mile in my shoes.
MORE PHOTOS BY CESAR RODRIGUEZ
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A Pillow is a Privilege
Remembering the past: Miami is a hard spot to find a place to sleep. You have to worry about your safety, stay out of the weather, and now be worried about going to jail. When you find a spot it’s never secure. I always tried to take care of my space so I could hold… (Read more)
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Keep It Real, Don’t Sugar Coat It
Navigating the present: I used to sleep here and hang out here. Not too many places you can go without the police or other people harassing you. Back then it was worse – across the street was a trap house. They tried to keep the place clean, but not like the way it is now.… (Read more)
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Life’s Lessons
Picturing the future: The center of the photo is a new building project – the present. The building on the left is the past – a historic building that was the first Black school in Miami– a lot they are preserving. The buildings in the background are the future. You have to start from the… (Read more)