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Brian (Full Episode) - FIRSTHAND: Homeless 

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Brian walked into St. Leonard’s Ministries with the goal of leaving homelessness behind him. He’s taking advantage of his new life and repairing broken family relationships after years of couch surfing and sleeping in vehicles. Brian is making his voice heard through advocacy work with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.
See more from FIRSTHAND: Homeless at interactive.wttw.com/firsthan...
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About FIRSTHAND: Homeless
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Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. While the public, media, and even policymakers often look away from the problem, WTTW spends a year focused on the challenging experiences and unique perspectives of unhoused people across the Chicago’s neighborhoods in Firsthand: Homeless.
FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago.
www.wttw.com/firsthand
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@wttw
@wttw Месяц назад
FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. www.wttw.com/firsthand #FIRSTHANDwttw
@VeronicaWynn-ec6gw
@VeronicaWynn-ec6gw Месяц назад
Amen ❤
@valeriebrown7946
@valeriebrown7946 Месяц назад
The cousin is like, "I'm glad I looked out the window and thanks for stopping by." In her mind, "BUT you ain't coming in here!"
@kristelgpe
@kristelgpe Месяц назад
True I thought the same
@sanaaniz
@sanaaniz Месяц назад
And why would she let him in ?
@thamp94
@thamp94 Месяц назад
Yep😂
@drb215
@drb215 Месяц назад
clearly!!!! I totally picked that up.....she had a defensive stand so he knew he wasn't welcomed inside.
@agoodgurl2k
@agoodgurl2k Месяц назад
Well, there's always more to the story but that's life, messy.
@elisabethdorrer4831
@elisabethdorrer4831 Месяц назад
Brian, do you realize how eloquent and well-spoken you are.? You would do well recording audio books, doing vouceovers, being a news reader, a radio host, a motivational speaker or even a simultaneous interpreter.
@UTP504
@UTP504 21 день назад
Yep, he has a good voice.
@magicworld3242
@magicworld3242 Месяц назад
Notice how his cousin wouldn't let him in her house...........
@margaretmukasa2998
@margaretmukasa2998 Месяц назад
She does not trust him. He probably burned all the bridges
@scottrogue946
@scottrogue946 Месяц назад
@@margaretmukasa2998exactly. You have discernment. As you can see people are so gullible.
@cynMalMaz
@cynMalMaz Месяц назад
It may take time to rebuild the trust that may have been lost🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@C.Elisha
@C.Elisha Месяц назад
I did and she said bye
@back2the80s
@back2the80s Месяц назад
Maybe did not want cameras inside?
@diamondis4ever
@diamondis4ever Месяц назад
I know your Mom and Grandma is smiling down. Keep doing well, Brian.
@acajudi100
@acajudi100 Месяц назад
are
@zeniyawellsprettygirliscut2571
@zeniyawellsprettygirliscut2571 Месяц назад
He’s a handsome humble man, I hope he takes this second chance and make the most of it.
@acooksla
@acooksla Месяц назад
A beautiful,smart man, I wish him all the best. He deserves it
@autobotdiva9268
@autobotdiva9268 Месяц назад
Brian didnt know his YOUTH would flash by!
@betsylynnvedrine3784
@betsylynnvedrine3784 Месяц назад
He looks youthful and mature at the same time
@user-cm2ux2pz3y
@user-cm2ux2pz3y 13 дней назад
Hes preserved
@autobotdiva9268
@autobotdiva9268 12 дней назад
@@user-cm2ux2pz3y hes alive but thats it. Life zoomed right pas him
@ohiosbestpeach770
@ohiosbestpeach770 Месяц назад
Brian is doing a great job.
@vivalaleta
@vivalaleta Месяц назад
Great to see someone getting real, life changing, assistance
@gwenxoxo7671
@gwenxoxo7671 Месяц назад
Stay off of drugs, stay away from criminals! and life will see you through.👌🗣
@moniqbal29
@moniqbal29 Месяц назад
Simple
@user-hy3vu6sq1i
@user-hy3vu6sq1i Месяц назад
Not true all the time
@kellynorvell5714
@kellynorvell5714 Месяц назад
​@@user-hy3vu6sq1i You are 💯% right (seriously).
@elenaarman-tang7811
@elenaarman-tang7811 Месяц назад
He grew up in a absolutely beautiful house and neighborhood! He doesn't talk about why he went to prison many times. I wish he would've been more specific. I'm guessing drugs had something to do with it. He's well educated and not mentally ill. I hope he turns his life around forever 🙏
@tiedtruth1071
@tiedtruth1071 Месяц назад
Chicago in the 80s, I'd say the call of money to the streets. Crack was profitable for young inner city men.
@susieadams3305
@susieadams3305 Месяц назад
I met a 32 year old black youngman who has no criminal backround never did drug so humble rerespectable don't rob steal or sell drugs never been too jail just homeless😢
@25oxendine
@25oxendine Месяц назад
becoming the norm
@elenaarman-tang7811
@elenaarman-tang7811 Месяц назад
Do you know how he ended up homeless?
@cortashaelam320
@cortashaelam320 Месяц назад
Anybody can end up homeless. It's not about stereotypes like society says.
@Anthonycapone8146
@Anthonycapone8146 15 дней назад
What is his career?
@saleemahmuhammad6656
@saleemahmuhammad6656 8 дней назад
@@cortashaelam320 True especially if you lose your employment or your rent exceeds your income.
@theclasmalls4406
@theclasmalls4406 Месяц назад
This is where that 70 million dollars should have went, these folks who have been out here struggling, where's the hand up for them
@kmyles8599
@kmyles8599 Месяц назад
Mayor Johnson's Bring Chicago Home was designed to raise funds to build affordable housing and lower taxes for 90% of Chicagoans. It failed at the ballot box due to low voter turnout.
@giftedone831
@giftedone831 Месяц назад
​@@kmyles8599No, it failed because it was a lousy and misguided piece of legislation. He should focus his efforts on citizens and stop throwing away millions of dollars on illegals and maybe people would be more supportive of his weak legislative agenda
@NotfromDetroit
@NotfromDetroit Месяц назад
That is the truth!
@donnaallison7462
@donnaallison7462 Месяц назад
The mother didn't give him a FATHER
@TrippyTrappinProductions.100
@TrippyTrappinProductions.100 Месяц назад
💯💯💯🙏🏻🙏🏻
@bellacairothehookqueen5373
@bellacairothehookqueen5373 Месяц назад
I am so ashamed of my country. This is appalling we give billions to other countries and ignore our own people.😢
@Jackieincolorado1969
@Jackieincolorado1969 Месяц назад
You’re so mistaken. You should do your research why as to why we give foreign aid to other countries.
@Arizona_lilly
@Arizona_lilly Месяц назад
People have a lot of help here let me ask u why do immigrants come here ???? Why are people fighting leaving their countries to come here ??? For the freedom and chance to work and make money …. even if money is given to immigrants…. They aren’t poor for ever yet people on section 8 well fare etc will be on there til all their kids exhaust it….. my parents don’t even speak English well…. at all … but we have everything paid off home land cars money put up. Yet the ones who are born here …. don’t even have half . there food stamps here there’s housing here but it’s on their terms on the term of the government etc and it keeps you on a POOR mindset . do you know if you were to go to India or china or any place and say “ give us ur arm one arm and you will be able to live and enter America with citizenship “ do you know how many people there would take that give their arm … and still come here sbd make it. People who aren’t from here just want a chance want an opportunity to make money freedom to just stay alive… in North Korea your limited on items in your house when woman menstruate they still gotta use cloth and hay and leafs … yes even today in 2024. Your limited here in America we can buy anything we want eat everything we want love how we want NOBODY is coming to grab us sell us and force us out the house the house we own . There’s help but there’s rules ….. but think about that how are immigrants coming here ??? but don’t even speak English …. Yet have business and homes ? how
@KayIsGreatful
@KayIsGreatful Месяц назад
Exactly
@easyenglishwithrachael1931
@easyenglishwithrachael1931 9 дней назад
Idk what you mean…at least here he was set up with housing, career help and also got in a second chance career program.
@parler8698
@parler8698 Месяц назад
He's not on his second chance. By his own admission, this is about his 10th chance after depending on female relatives.
@jaeloves9472
@jaeloves9472 Месяц назад
Does he sing? He has a radio host, show host, commercial voice and a baritono voice for singing background or lead. He is the job and he's going the rightdirection period. Good luck my man.
@chocmilk10
@chocmilk10 Месяц назад
I was thinking his voice alone could be lucrative. Advertising, radio work, etc.
@qur4334
@qur4334 Месяц назад
​@@chocmilk10😅 His Voice is what you / I call a Smooth Operator 😂
@Arizona_lilly
@Arizona_lilly Месяц назад
Yes yes he has a good voice
@gallen2101
@gallen2101 Месяц назад
I am so glad for you Brian and I don't know if anyone else has said that you're a handsome man 😊. Wishing you all the best, you can be the change!
@patriciamoore6530
@patriciamoore6530 Месяц назад
I am so proud of u Brian. God is with u and he won't forsake u. Blessings to u.
@drea4360
@drea4360 Месяц назад
Amen 🙏🏽
@sandrawright5229
@sandrawright5229 Месяц назад
Keep up good work Brian
@zen8102
@zen8102 Месяц назад
Great film , great man
@lordcron
@lordcron Месяц назад
I'm blessed to have never been homeless.... I came close once but I figured it out and dodged the homelessness. I'm inspired to get involved to help people after watching this. I will never understand why this is a problem in the country that loves to brag about how rich it is. If we're that rich then prove it!
@qur4334
@qur4334 Месяц назад
😢 GREED IS A REAL ISSUE. ❤U
@NotfromDetroit
@NotfromDetroit Месяц назад
Brian keep your head up my brother! Sending love and prayers from ATL❤
@8ofwands300
@8ofwands300 Месяц назад
These wonderful grassroots advocacy organizations and this fantastic documentary series, as well as the profound and eloquent people featured, give me hope for this country. 💗💗. Thank you.
@barbaracampbell7747
@barbaracampbell7747 Месяц назад
I'm glad that there is help for people who have been incarcerated
@Naturallyshe77
@Naturallyshe77 Месяц назад
Very good short documentary, wishing Brian the best. Its a common pattern amongst black men to rely on the black woman for everything and when those resources those women provided for you are no longer there, you have nothing. He got too comfortable and thought his mom and granny was always going to be there to take him back in. Where was his father? Having a good father in the home could have prevented him from the prison system.
@courtneysands6646
@courtneysands6646 29 дней назад
Now he's looking for a program or government services to give him a place. Still not looking to be self-reliant.
@thecommunityofpeace6905
@thecommunityofpeace6905 Месяц назад
This brother is very intelligent and he has resources. I would HATE to see the plight of the other brothers and sisters who don’t have his educational level and resources.
@matthewevans3021
@matthewevans3021 Месяц назад
Glad for you to have found a way to thrive
@daniellebrooks3670
@daniellebrooks3670 Месяц назад
I love this documentary series. Way to go Brian! You can do this!
@vsamoht2254
@vsamoht2254 Месяц назад
Wishing him much continued success.
@ankae76
@ankae76 Месяц назад
Great job Brian . You will thrive, it doesn’t matter your years around the sun. You are making great strides with great assistance
@CC-oq2mj
@CC-oq2mj Месяц назад
You're doing a great job Brian, keep up the good work.
@lawuanaclark1497
@lawuanaclark1497 Месяц назад
Keep up the good work
@typeorulz
@typeorulz Месяц назад
May this gentleman continue his journey onward and upward and continue to bring others along with him 🙏❤️
@Kaysway2003
@Kaysway2003 Месяц назад
Keep it up on getting up. To all the negative judgmental people we have all fallen short at one point rather it be academically, mentally, emotionally or financially we have all fallen before in one of those categories.
@agnespilot9497
@agnespilot9497 Месяц назад
This man💪is a role model in is community🙏keep going on Bro🤗💜
@dldl3966
@dldl3966 Месяц назад
Bro you good looking and well spoken . You can be so much more ! Praying for you
@incoco2
@incoco2 Месяц назад
Prayers Up and Out for Brian . His cousin as well she seems like a generous kind lady . Taking Care of Our Own need to Be Prioritized
@Iam_Pex
@Iam_Pex Месяц назад
I am so proud of you Brian ! God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🤍
@marilynlopez5734
@marilynlopez5734 Месяц назад
Proud of you , don't give up,God bless.
@blahblahhhh2801
@blahblahhhh2801 Месяц назад
Brian good work man… you motivate me and many more. Don’t give up and keep striving.
@AshleyMarshall-cf9on
@AshleyMarshall-cf9on 25 дней назад
Sending prayers from Louisville Kentucky
@DLeadVox
@DLeadVox Месяц назад
God bless you Sir. Continue in you're most important work!
@Yayayaya-rq5sw
@Yayayaya-rq5sw Месяц назад
Wishing all the best all over the world, in Jesus name Amen.
@darncash2056
@darncash2056 3 дня назад
This is really good. Proud of Brian. I think he finally found his purpose.
@lovereconciled4210
@lovereconciled4210 16 дней назад
I'm so proud of Brian, his progress, ambition, and his heart. Brian, please stay encouraged, hopeful, faithful, and God will do all the rest. Blessings to you.
@agnespilot9497
@agnespilot9497 Месяц назад
God bless🙏this man💙may the Good Lord💪keep him safe💜👍🤗🤗
@TeyannaWilliams-pu6uu
@TeyannaWilliams-pu6uu Месяц назад
Good on you Brian from Australia 🦘
@stephanie6851
@stephanie6851 Месяц назад
He's gorgeous! should go into acting or something
@teemadarif8243
@teemadarif8243 Месяц назад
I just don't hear people speak of their fathers much at all anymore.
@chocmilk10
@chocmilk10 Месяц назад
Sad. A great male role model in his youth could’ve made all the difference.
@jacquelinefransaw6911
@jacquelinefransaw6911 Месяц назад
​@@chocmilk10Youth have to accept It goes both ways
@nononsense7019
@nononsense7019 Месяц назад
@@jacquelinefransaw6911Brian mentioned his mother and grandmother growing up. That's two generations of females handling responsibilities with no males in sight....😏
@johngrantham5508
@johngrantham5508 Месяц назад
I am happy for this brother. God Bless Him.
@sewl385
@sewl385 Месяц назад
This was very motivational and encouraging. Great story I wish you well, sir.
@daintyflygirl4va
@daintyflygirl4va Месяц назад
Good job man.Keep on going.No turning back ok
@sxceve25
@sxceve25 Месяц назад
Watching this, I wish nothing but the best for u .Brian..❤
@varnvaschristofi8178
@varnvaschristofi8178 Месяц назад
This is a brilliant interview. What an intelligent man. I wish him all the best God bless you BrIan London uk
@natashadallas5085
@natashadallas5085 Месяц назад
You are truly blessed listening to your gut, taking this step and finding your purpose. For this you’re are truly blessed Brian.
@delaciwoods8864
@delaciwoods8864 Месяц назад
Please stay grounded brother keep praying stay away from negative people God will assist you with helping yourself and others like u
@mtb4657
@mtb4657 Месяц назад
So proud of Brian. Keep going.
@wwilliams3278
@wwilliams3278 Месяц назад
Very inspiring story!!❤
@kishawelch2146
@kishawelch2146 Месяц назад
What a tremendous Blessing your life has become! Proud of you!😊
@EvelynLopez-kc1lq
@EvelynLopez-kc1lq Месяц назад
I loved his story it’s very inspiring he seems so kind and well spoken and you can tell he appreciates everything..
@kingblake2490
@kingblake2490 Месяц назад
Keep going strong, Brian! You got this, man ✊🏾💯
@acooksla
@acooksla Месяц назад
I worked the homeless in nyc for years, it’s mostly not their fault. I agree, a home is the key, it’s number one. I feel for them, it could be any of us.
@Anthonycapone8146
@Anthonycapone8146 15 дней назад
"It's mostly not their fault" Unless some major catastrophe that was out of your hands happened to you! It absolutely is your fault!
@rakeemjohnsonwilliams
@rakeemjohnsonwilliams Месяц назад
Amazing content, Very Inspiring ! 💯
@juvenesmith8356
@juvenesmith8356 Месяц назад
Praying for you Brian! Keep up the good work!
@baddazzdebbiej4662
@baddazzdebbiej4662 Месяц назад
Proud of you.Sir❤❤
@dinahawouragai2701
@dinahawouragai2701 Месяц назад
Wish him well....❤
@mliloblackfire657
@mliloblackfire657 Месяц назад
Handsome guy😊
@jollymollyramram9702
@jollymollyramram9702 Месяц назад
BRIAN you should contact a radio station or do voiceover for books comercials - it would be just right for that. Good luck👏
@savannaht6550
@savannaht6550 Месяц назад
I loved this! Brian you are an inspiration to others! Keep on the right path brother! Very Handsome intelligent man!
@sakora.j
@sakora.j Месяц назад
This is such an enlightening episode!! I wish Brian well and I hope his movement grows across state borders because it's such a powerful thing he is doing.He's an inspiration fr💛
@mosimosi630
@mosimosi630 Месяц назад
Amazing keep it up guys
@ishaspeaks4536
@ishaspeaks4536 Месяц назад
I’m proud of him 😢❤
@Juicyk201
@Juicyk201 29 дней назад
Brian you got this ❤
@sparksers4355
@sparksers4355 Месяц назад
Stay up brian ❤
@user-fk1dy8pu4q
@user-fk1dy8pu4q Месяц назад
Trust nobody but God always.
@AshleyMarshall-cf9on
@AshleyMarshall-cf9on 25 дней назад
Them ppl care more than his family prayers go up for him..... God got him
@denver.d7030
@denver.d7030 Месяц назад
HE IS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE GROWN UP IN SUCH A TIGHT KNIT FAMILY I DID NOT HAVE THAT GROWING UP
@omazz1965
@omazz1965 26 дней назад
Hopefully Brian is doing well. Inspiring.
@euphratesjehan
@euphratesjehan Месяц назад
Beautiful house and lady
@BohemianRhapsody324
@BohemianRhapsody324 14 дней назад
Cuzzo was like "Oh hell naw, let me get my ass out front before this ninja tries to come up in here"!!! 🤣😂😁
@MiscellaneousMichelle
@MiscellaneousMichelle Месяц назад
🙏🏾
@Tuyabebe
@Tuyabebe 24 дня назад
God Bless U Always.. keep ur head up stay positive u will B-Ok❤
@acajudi100
@acajudi100 Месяц назад
I was born in Chicago in 1942 Southside, and happy I obeyed my parents. I live in Queretaro now since 2021. I wish you the best, and stay away from drugs, drinks and lust. Be honest. Do not marry, shack, or have babies. Live alone is safer.
@ronaldharris53
@ronaldharris53 Месяц назад
❤❤❤
@machruk
@machruk 25 дней назад
We should judge our society by how we treat the most vulnerable (homeless ppl, mentally ill, seniors etc) individuals. How are we doing?
@drea4360
@drea4360 Месяц назад
Godbless you Brian you can do ALL things through Christ 🙏🏽 I’m proud of you 🫶🏽
@qur4334
@qur4334 Месяц назад
😮 Sometimes When MOTHERS RAISE THEIR SONS THEY TREAT THEM LIKE GOLDEN ♂️ BECAUSE OF THE 🇺🇸 JUDICIAL SYSTEM.. YET♀️ THEIR DAUGHTERS HAVE TO STRESS AND STRUGGLE.. YET, AA ♀️😢 ARE NOT PROTECTED WHICH MAKES HER💪🏽💪🏽 🥶 And 👿
@jaywatson9476
@jaywatson9476 Месяц назад
😊🙏💜
@itsnoahonfire
@itsnoahonfire Месяц назад
Brian continue to press on God is with you.
@norr9765
@norr9765 Месяц назад
God is good this is a amazing 🤩 work for ppl
@shannonlewis3214
@shannonlewis3214 Месяц назад
🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
@zanobiaj1019
@zanobiaj1019 Месяц назад
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌
@ManifestingMillionaire369
@ManifestingMillionaire369 27 дней назад
He sounds like my bio dad. My bio dad grew up bougie and spoiled. He said he wanted to have fun. He got hooked on H and he could never shake it. Unfortunately, my bio dad never grew up. RIP.
@sondrajean955
@sondrajean955 Месяц назад
Homeless because of what he did and did not do. Where is Dad? Raised by Kieshas.
@mightyfineanderson
@mightyfineanderson Месяц назад
Did you not hear him say that he grew up with both parents?
@drb215
@drb215 Месяц назад
this is why i don't drink anymore....cause my biggest fear is being homeless and my drinking became problematic after a gastric bypass surgery...tragic. I'll have 8 yrs sober this month! praise God and thank you Sharif (RIP).
@lazapololapolo9824
@lazapololapolo9824 Месяц назад
Yep..."change your consciousness and you can change your world."
@terryflowers7837
@terryflowers7837 Месяц назад
She lucked up on a beautiful house
@kareninabobina
@kareninabobina Месяц назад
Brian, I'm so sorry, but unfortunately, Bring Chicago Home was likely not going to help lovely people like you--it was going to cure homelessness of the illegals. That's part of the reason it didn't get enough votes. What is happening with them prioritizing migrants over the taxpayers is truly disgusting.
@drb215
@drb215 Месяц назад
that's a really clean block for the hood.
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