Figures show the number of service users from Black communities at New Horizon Youth Centre has reached its peak in four years, with 55% of individuals seeking support being Black, despite Black people making up only 13.5% of London's population.
New Horizon Youth Centre attributes the surge in homelessness among Black individuals to racism within the housing sector and systemic inequalities, with Director Meghan Roach highlighting personal and institutional racism affecting young Londoners' interactions with various institutions.
Data from New Horizon reveals a steady increase in the proportion of Black service users, rising from 44% in 2021 to 55% in the past year, demonstrating a concerning trend of overrepresentation and lack of adequate support for young Black people in London.
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