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10 Effective Strategies to END Domestic Violence

Violence Against Women Is a Chronic and Insidious Problem.

Prevention is Better Than Cure

Recognize Warning Signs of Domestic Violence and How to PREVENT IT!

OneWorld has been working on this issue for years.  

We are pleased to see a Face Book post by…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 12, 2015 at 6:41pm — No Comments

New Haven Seeks Linkages & Accountability from RFP Providers

City Seeks More From Homeless Providers by Paul Bass | Mar 9, 2015 12:57 pm.

 "The Harp administration put out an annual call for bidders to help house the homeless — with a caveat that they also help link people to jobs and health care. The call came in the form…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 9, 2015 at 9:07am — 1 Comment

Still Waiting In Selma - For Equity And Equal Justice

Being Better off is Still Not Being Equal; that is what is happening in Selma in 2015. Imagine: "It took over 35 years to dislodge Joseph T. Smitherman, who was mayor of Selma on March 7, 1965, the day known as Bloody Sunday, when lawmen disrupted the first attempted Selma-to-Montgomery march, brutally attacking peaceful demonstrators."

"Some progress has been made in the justice system, though real…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 7, 2015 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Being FAIR To Women IS GOOD For Men Everywhere. YES!

How Men Can Succeed in the Boardroom and the Bedroom

IT’S easy to see how women benefit from equality — more leadership positions, better pay at work and more support at home. Men may fear that as women do better, they will do worse. But the surprising truth is that equality is good for men, too.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 5, 2015 at 6:40pm — No Comments

Police Routinely Violate Rights Of Blacks in Ferguson

According to a report published in today's New York Times (online 3/3/15)

"Police Routinely Violate Rights Of Blacks in Ferguson."

For those who might not have an online account, the entire report is posted below.  The highlights and color emphasis were added by OneWorld. Take a…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 3, 2015 at 5:17pm — 1 Comment

Phony Legal Attack on Health Care (ACA) NY TIMES Editorial

The 11 million plus Americans (their families and loved ones) now have health care because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Every responsible and caring American should read this New York Times Editorial Board article, and try to follow what is happening in the Supreme Court with this law suit. We the citizens need to be attentive to this CIVIC ISSUE; it is critically important.  We live in a democracy; we need to be involved…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 1, 2015 at 9:14pm — No Comments

EBOLA IN THE USA – Nurse Plans to Sue Hospital

"Ebola nurse to sue Dallas hospital parent company over training, privacy concerns."  

"Experimental drugs and special care helped make Nina Pham Ebola free. But today she fears she may never escape the deadly disease.

The 26-year-old nurse says she has nightmares, body aches and insomnia as a result of contracting the disease from a patient she…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 1, 2015 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Medicating Women’s Feelings - The Role of Anti-Anxiety Meds

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 28, 2015 at 6:17pm — No Comments

Esserman Moves To Fire Rookie Cop For Rules Violation

A rookie New Haven cop not only allowed her ex-boyfriend to use her car to deal drugs after she was warned against it—she also maintained a relationship with a convicted murderer, according to an internal investigation that has led the police chief to seek her dismissal.

The officer, Najae Poindexter, is…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 27, 2015 at 3:57pm — No Comments

Measure Your Child’s School On More Than Just Test Scores

An integral part of a school's success in parental involvement and the home environment from which students come.  Even in the worst performing schools there are students (regardless of how few) who are doing well academically.  This is because in those schools there are students whose parents provide a supportive environment and a stable structure that enable their…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 27, 2015 at 7:46am — No Comments

Should Individual Gun Rights Supersede National Safety?

At what point will the NRA and its adherents concede that the safety of America and Americans supersedes the rights of individuals, including terrorists, to own guns and massive amounts of ammunition?  The information provided in the NY Times Op-Ed by Ms. Grower deserves serious consideration.  All of us as citizens need to call our Congressional Representatives to demand action.  They respond favorably to the NRA Gun Lobby and other groups; they should be held…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 26, 2015 at 5:36pm — No Comments

America’s Tech-Savvy President Understands Internet Issue

It certainly pays to have a tech-savvy president who understands this Internet issue.  Here is what is puzzling: why would anyone objects to someone else, and in particular to the President of the United States being technically savvy!?

This is about civic engagement, public good and equity for average Americans.

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 24, 2015 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Who Loves America? By Charles Blow

 Charles M. Blow is a New York Times columnist

He writes on: Politics, Public Opinion and Social Justice.  In this piece he is addressing the comments made recently by Ruddy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York.  Those comments have generated a significant amount of responses from various people.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 23, 2015 at 9:42am — No Comments

Where CAN ANYONE Find Justice When the Judges Are Partisan?

This potent Op-Ed article -- by the New York Times Editorial Board-- is extremely valuable in helping the average citizen (who is not involved in this important immigration issue) to get a more clear understanding of what is involved, and why it is important to all of us as citizens.

A Judge’s Assault on Immigration…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 19, 2015 at 1:05pm — No Comments

CT Mental Health Commissioner’s Resignation - A GREAT LOSS

Unfortunately for the Mental Health Community, Connecticut's Commissionioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Patricia Rehmer, Is Stepping Down.  Of course, we cannot speak for the commissioner, but she must be simply exhausted.

She is leaving state service for the private sector.  This is a great loss for the state mental health community.  Understandably, Ms.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 16, 2015 at 7:59am — No Comments

A Black Mississippi Judge's Breathtaking Speech To 3 White Murderers

February 13, 2015, 12:54 PM ET (This too is a part of 21st Century American History)

As you read this, OneWorld, Inc  reminds you that…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 15, 2015 at 7:57pm — No Comments

We ARE Black History - Meet Trailblazing Black Women

Today is one day in this Black History Month.  We at OneWorld Progressive Institute, Inc.,

join many others in inviting you to meet a few Trailblazing Black Women.  Half this story has yet to be told.  Share the information linked below with your children, grandchildren, students,…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 12, 2015 at 3:32pm — No Comments

BHM - The Case for Reparations: An Intellectual Autopsy

This is Black History Month  (BHM).  Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award-winning journalist, political commentator and prolific blogger; he writes in ways that challenge how we think, perceive and respond to matters pertaining to race and related societal issues. The article below is far more extensive than is shown here.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 12, 2015 at 9:18am — No Comments

Tyrell Trimble Was Murdered - Branden Harper Is Sentenced

Tyrell Trimble Was Killed in 2012. Branden Harper Is Sentenced In 2015. Young Black Lives Lost. Harper has been sentenced to 12 - 15 years.

Tyrell was black, and Harper is black. Those in the NH Court House for this sentencing were all black people.  Tyrell Trimble no longer walks the earth. Many lives have been damaged, and if this NHI article is evidence of the future, more lives will be lost and…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 10, 2015 at 10:17pm — No Comments

REMEMBERING CAMILLA WILLIAMS (LYRIC SOPRANO) & Many Others

America has been enriched by the indomitable spirit, resilience and hard work of so many of its black citizens.  Yes, we are aware that America has been enriched by all of its citizens; however, not all of America's citizens lived - no, existed under the same circumstances. During the month of February-- and throughout the year—OneWorld Progressive Institute strives to hold up for special…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on February 10, 2015 at 9:31am — No Comments

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The Community Foundation office at 70 Audubon Street is open to visitors by appointment only; Foundation staff are available by phone and email Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to conduct business or to schedule a time to visit. To contact a staff member, view our staff directory.

 

 

 

Open Street Project

An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

PNC Bank Invests $20 Million in LISC to Fuel Growth in Under-resourced Communities

New capital from PNC Bank includes innovative, equity-like funding to support LISC’s long-term community investment strategies. "With this capital, PNC has made a remarkable commitment to the well-being of families and communities, with a ripple effect that will support economic growth long into the future,” said Michael Pugh, LISC president and CEO.

Nadia Villagrán Named to Lead Rural LISC, Fuel New Investments in Housing, Economic Development, Jobs

With deep personal and professional experience in rural community development, Villagrán, a veteran LISC staffer, will build on nearly 30 years of Rural LISC investments in affordable housing, workforce development, economic growth and culture.

LISC & Enterprise to Launch New Book on Community Development & Climate Resilience

Next month, LISC and Enterprise Community Partners will release “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods,” an urgent collection of essays on the intersection of community development and climate resilience.

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