March 15, 2019

News - Updates - Resources

Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month Happy Women’s History Month!  On March 5, Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a recommendation  to participate in the 2020 Women’s Vote Centennial. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights and gender equity today. Learn more about the Centennial  here .

Upcoming Events and Trainings

Centro CHA Citizenship Fair Get assistance in filling out the Citizen Application, N-400. There will also be an Immigration attorney available to answer questions. Please visit this link provided for a list of documents required to bring. When: March 30, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: 401 Golden Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802 To RSVP call (562)612-4180

AOC7's 7th Annual Book Drive and Literacy Fair Long Beach is one of more than 124 cities that is addressing the issue of literacy among our nation's youth. At the "The Art of Reading Literacy Fair" each child will receive at least two free books. We will have music, multicultural dances, literacy booths and storytelling. Donate a book through Friday, April 19, 2019! When : Saturday, May 11, 2019 Time : 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where : MacArthur Park Additional information here.

Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program The Community Grants Program is an unprecedented effort to lessen the Port of Long Beach’s impacts on the community. Over the next 12 to 15 years, the Port plans to invest $46.4 million toward community-based projects that reduce our impacts on air quality, traffic, noise, and water quality.  More information here.

LA County Center for Health Equity Communities in Focus: Disabilities Residents, community organizations and other stakeholders are invited to recommend strategies to increase inclusion, visibility, and access to culturally appropriate programs for people with disabilities. When : Thursday, March 21, 2019 Time : 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where : Loyola Law School Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation More information and registration here.

News, Reports & Resources

Acknowledging Native Lands The US Department of Arts an Cultures created a guide for individuals and organizations to Honor Native Land. This tool offers a three step guide on how to acknowledge Native land at public events and gatherings. More information and access to guide.

Racial Healing at Home W.K. Kellogg Foundation created the Racial Healing at Home Conversation Guide to help frame a respectful dialogue, where people and their experiences are recognized and affirmed. This guide was developed in collaboration with racial healing practitioners from across the country. Access the guide here.

A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recently released A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty, a new report that proposes strategies to reduce child poverty in the U.S. by half over the next 10 years. Access the report here.

Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State (2018 Preliminary Data) Attempting to get to work on foot, walk the dog or enjoy a simple after-dinner stroll is becoming an increasingly risky activity, according to new estimates by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Access the report here.

$23 Billion A new report from EdBuild found predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more compared with districts that serve mostly students of color. The report cites, "For every student enrolled, the average nonwhite school district receives $2,226 less than a white district."  Access the report here.

"The Rich Get Richer; The Poor Get Poorer" An NPR investigation has found that wealthy and white Americans often receive more federal dollars after a disaster than low income communities of color. Federal aid isn't necessarily allocated to those who need it most. Read the stories here and here.

Jobs & Opportunities

Director of Field Building For more information and to apply.

Build Healthy Places Network is seeking a creative and equity-focused strategist to lead our national field building operation through communications, engagement, and surveillance/learning of national trends in community development and health.

Public Health Academy is a 4-week summer academy program for high school juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors), interested in health careers. Students who successfully complete the program earn a stipend in addition to a paid internship during the school year.

Opportunity Scholars For more information and to apply.

GARE Membership Director For more information and to apply.

Government Alliance on Race Equity (G.A.R.E.) is looking for someone to fill the position of Membership Director whose principle role will be to provide strategic direction for the rapid growth of the G.A.R.E. Network, which has doubled in size in each of the previous four years.

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