Jean Rice, Advocate for the Homeless, Dies at 85

Jean Rice, a longtime advocate for the homeless and member of Picture the Homeless, passed away at 85. Once homeless himself, Rice helped shift public perception through his activism and civil rights work. He fought for fair treatment and against profiling of the unhoused by police. Known for his intellect and activism, Rice’s life spanned street survival, time in Attica prison, and leadership in the fight for social justice. Despite never earning a formal degree, he left a powerful legacy of compassion and advocacy for those society often ignores.

Source: NYTimes