Crenshaw resident
Formerly homeless resident of Crenshaw
PROFILE
Felicia Dukes
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FROM Felicia Dukes
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Giving Away The House Two years ago, Tony Tolbert decided to give up his house to a homeless family for one year. After 12 months were up, he did it again, this time to another family. Felicia Dukes moved into Tony’s house, which is in the Crenshaw District. Now a new documentary looks at their story.
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