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N'Zinga Shani's Blog – December 2012 Archive (7)
The Real Cliffs in the United States Are the Ones Affecting Children
The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Lives, the Need for Safe Neighborhoods, A Good Education AND A Chance to Realize the American Dream are the Real Cliffs Many American Children Face Every Day.
Please read more in the Huffington Post linked below.…
ContinueAdded by N'Zinga Shani on December 30, 2012 at 6:17pm — No Comments
Sober Opinions About the NEED to Curb Obesity
A Few Sober Opinions About the NEED to Curb Obesity and Prevent Chronic Disease…
ContinueAdded by N'Zinga Shani on December 27, 2012 at 4:44pm — No Comments
Why Teen Victims of Dating Violence Can't Break the Cycle
According to the CDC, 9.4% of teens in a recent survey reported being physically abused by a romantic partner in the past 12 months — that included being slapped, hit or intentionally injured. Bonnie Rochman brings us a serious topic for a "Family Matters" discussion.
Why Teen Victims of Dating Violence Can’t Break the Cycle
Time, Bonnie Rochman,…
Added by N'Zinga Shani on December 20, 2012 at 6:54pm — No Comments
Can We Really Eliminate Health Disparities? Is there the WILL To do So? Hear From Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown
Can We Really Eliminate Health Disparities?
According to Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown.. “as we look at health reform, there are real opportunities to address disparities in health. As we expand access, we need to increase quality and equity. I believe we can eliminate health disparities.” Read more at the article linked below.
Health Enterprise Zones: "I Believe We Can…
Added by N'Zinga Shani on December 20, 2012 at 5:47am — No Comments
Race and Place Matters for Health Outcomes and Life Chances
Race – and Place Matters for Health. This is Not New Information. Unless –as a society -- We Pay Attention, these will continue to have Devastating Effects. In the long-term These Effects will Affect Us All.
“In 2001, David R. Williams and Chiquita Collins called racial residential segregation “a fundamental cause” of health disparities. For some time…
ContinueAdded by N'Zinga Shani on December 13, 2012 at 8:27am — No Comments
Parents, Teachers and Schools Must be Vigilant in Protecting Children from Obesity
Let’s Face It – in 99 Percent of These Cases, It Is About The Almighty Dollar. These Industries want to make money and at any cost. This is why parents, teachers and schools must be ever vigilant in protecting children from obesity by helping them to make good food choices. This means seeing to it that healthy, nutritious food is available. Of course, it is also very profitable to provide healthy nutritious food to children; unfortunately, very few of these "BIG"…
ContinueAdded by N'Zinga Shani on December 8, 2012 at 10:03pm — No Comments
Access to Health Care and Resources for Transgender People
Access to Health Care and Resources for Transgender People
Transgender people face massive and systemic discrimination within the health care system. From instances of humiliation and degradation to outright refusals to provide care, the health care system presents a minefield of discrimination for transgender people seeking to access care. The end result is a community-wide disengagement from the health care system…
ContinueAdded by N'Zinga Shani on December 7, 2012 at 12:31pm — No Comments
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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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Laying the Cash Tracks for Community Impact
LISC CFO Christina Travers is among the impact investing leaders who contributed commentaries to a new book, The Social Justice Investor, and joined a panel discussion at today’s book launch. In her essay, “Laying the Cash Tracks,” (reprinted here) she explains the evolution of LISC’s capital markets experience—noting how discouraging Wall Street conversations eventually led to transformative, community-focused investments.Sharing the Story of Social Justice Investing
With the launch of the new book, The Social Justice Investor, LISC’s Christina Travers reflects on the ways that CDFIs have tapped the capital markets to deepen their impact—working to upend lingering misconceptions among some investors. "Whether we are financing affordable housing, small businesses, health, safety, climate resilience, racial equity or jobs, we see financial performance and local impact as part of the same whole."EPA Awards GRID Alternatives Solar for All Grant
LISC partner GRID Alternatives has been awarded a $249,800,000 Solar for All grant from the EPA to advance renewable and clean energy sources for affordable housing communities across the country. “The grant is an incredible boon to the movement to decarbonize homes and lower energy costs that burden millions of everyday Americans,” said Michael T. Pugh, president and CEO of LISC.
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