Basic Income Program Ends, Atlanta Woman Returns to Multiple Jobs for Financial Stability
Cepia Harper, a middle school teacher in Atlanta, has returned to working multiple jobs after the conclusion of a basic income program that provided her with $20,400 over two years. The program, part of the 'In Her Hands' initiative, aimed to support low-income Black women by offering monthly payments of $850. Harper used the funds to secure housing, afford groceries, and support her children's activities. Despite the end of the program, Harper feels more financially stable, having obtained a new teaching certification and increased her earnings. However, she still works part-time at a retail job to supplement her income, especially after a car accident increased her financial burdens. 
