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Music is an integral part of Black American culture. Today, Clint Smith will teach you about rap &a… Tags: American, History Lee Cruz Oct 8 3 views
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In 1972, Shirley Chisholm ran for president of the United States of America as a Democrat. She didn… Tags: Chisholm, Shirley Lee Cruz Jun 11 2 views
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May marks the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The month represents a celebration of the impo… Tags: Heritage, American Lee Cruz May 7 4 views
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Today we’re learning about Marsha P. Johnson and the Stonewall rebellion. Serving as a pivotal mome… Tags: history, American Lee Cruz Apr 23 3 views
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In the late 1950s and the early to mid-1960s, a Muslim minister named Malcolm X rose to prominence… Tags: American, History Lee Cruz Nov 14, 2023 29 views
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For 381 days in 1955 and 1956, the Black citizens of Montgomery, Alabama boycotted the city bus sys… Tags: Black, American Lee Cruz Sep 26, 2023 39 views
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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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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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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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