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Matt Black
Freelance

"Rural California's New Hard Times"


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Third Place
Matt Black
Freelance


"Rural California's New Hard Times"

Guillermo Torrez was laid off from his construction job and lost his family's home to foreclosure. He built this shanty in Fresno's Taco Flat. Jobless for over a year, he hunts for cans and glass to recycle in order to buy food. On a good day, he can earn $20.

 

 

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