Join our community forum to create a coordinated space for older African Americans to age with safety and dignity. Learn about our objectives and collaborate to address issues faced by this demographic. Let's work together for a just community.

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Promoting African American mental health awareness through initiatives like Black Minds Matter 2, focused on holistic wellness and community support. Advocacy for racial sensitivity and cultural understanding in mental health services to address needs effectively. Survey insights show importance of

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Zora Neale Hurston, born in Notasulga, Alabama, in 1891, was a prominent African-American writer known for her works reflecting the African-American culture and folklore. Growing up in Eatonville, Florida, and later studying at Barnard College, she stood out among her contemporaries for her portraya

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Dallas's Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan focuses on promoting urban agriculture to ensure all communities have access to healthy, local food. The plan includes strategies to reduce regulatory barriers, support land access, provide education and resources, facilitate partnerships, and build mark

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Interior Safaris East Africa crafts exclusive African safari holidays for avid travelers. They allow you to explore the best of wildlife in Uganda, Ruanda & Tanzania! They will make your experience in East Africa like a local, making your African safari holidays different altogether. You can combine

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African Americans in the medical field have faced historical challenges and injustices, leading to a significant distrust towards the healthcare community. Despite this, individuals like Dr. Charles Drew, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, and Dr. James McCune Smith defied the odds and made groundbreaking co

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The African Union has emphasized the importance of a coordinated African response to urbanization challenges through a Model Law on Housing, Urban Development, and Human Settlements. The focus is on integrating international commitments into national legislation to enhance urban management, ecologic

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Assessing the impact of the Civil Rights movement on Black Americans up to 1968 reveals significant progress in ending racial discrimination and segregation, securing voting rights, and advocating for social and economic equality. Despite achievements like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting

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The guidelines emphasize the importance of periodic follow-up and review of the New Urban Agenda by Member States to ensure effective implementation. They stress inclusivity, transparency, and voluntary participation in tracking progress towards sustainable urban development goals. The document outl

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Vision 2040 and National Development Plan emphasize the pivotal role of cities in Uganda's development. The absence of a legal framework for urban development led to fragmented mandates across ministries. Efforts are underway to establish a comprehensive legal framework for sustainable urban develop

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The Urban Land and Housing Sector in Namibia faces significant challenges such as a backlog in land delivery, high input costs, weak urban planning, and limited institutional capacity. These issues lead to slow supply rates and affordability problems for end users. Addressing these challenges requir

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The SULM Bihar State Urban Livelihood Mission, an initiative under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), aims to empower urban poor households through self-employment and skilled wage opportunities. The mission focuses on poverty reduction and enhancing livelihoods sustainably by establishi

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The lack of development of indigenous African psychology can be attributed to various factors such as the dominance of Western-oriented frameworks in research, Eurocentric nature of mainstream psychology, lack of awareness among African people about psychology, and exclusion of indigenous African kn

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African Americans in the Progressive Era faced significant challenges in education, employment, and social acceptance. They were oppressed, segregated in schools, limited to non-skilled jobs with lower wages, and were victims of racial violence and discrimination, such as lynching. Leaders like Book

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Delve into the impact of urban renewal on communities in Danville, Kentucky, and the efforts to document African American history in the region. Learn about the challenges faced by residents as they were pushed out and how Centre College's expansion influenced urban development. Explore the motivati

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The Roundtable on Urban Regeneration focuses on challenges posed by Covid-19, Climate, and Conflicts on inequalities. It explores how urban regeneration can address these challenges and create social value while reducing poverty and inequality. The event also delves into the role of the private sect

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The Black Live Empowerment Forum II discussed the persistent challenges in job placement for African-Americans, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event highlighted historical disparities, such as the impact of the Spanish Flu on persons of color, and presented current demographic and labor m

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The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program aims to support small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. These individuals belong to various groups such as Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Ame

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In W.E.B. Du Bois' "Souls of Black Folk," he explores the concept of prejudice and its impact on the African American community. Du Bois contrasts white Americans' perspective on prejudice as a defense of culture with the reality of how it humiliates and undermines African Americans. Through powerfu

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The late 1800s saw significant changes in the American West due to westward expansion after the Civil War. This expansion led to conflicts with Native Americans as more whites moved west in search of gold, farmland, and opportunities. Native Americans fiercely resisted being forced onto reservations

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African traditional religions encompass a diverse range of belief systems and practices among native Africans. These religions often involve polytheistic beliefs with a central High God. Various gods, goddesses, spirits, and ancestors are revered, and rituals play a significant role in these faith t

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The European Commission's Urban Mobility Action Plan focuses on promoting sustainable urban transport to address the challenges faced by urban areas in Europe. The plan emphasizes the importance of efficient transport for economic growth, citizen concerns related to urban mobility, and the role of t

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This study by Wenjing Zhang from the University of Bristol delves into the effects of the marketisation process on home care for the elderly in urban China. It explores the rationale behind the marketisation of care, the trends in home care marketisation, and the processes involved. The background s

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The content discusses various aspects of America's involvement in World War II, including key events, societal changes, technological advancements, and the impact on different communities such as African Americans, Native Americans, and Japanese Americans. It also touches upon significant moments li

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Target areas for sanitation marketers training in urban low-income areas include informal settlements, planned urban areas with low-income housing, informal housing in planned residential areas, urban IDP settlements, and urban sub-centers. These areas present challenges with water supply and sanita

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The Civil War started in 1861 due to the issue of slavery in the United States. It lasted from 1861 to 1865 and resulted in significant bloodshed, with key battles like Gettysburg and Antietam. Despite the North's advantages in population and resources, the Confederates put up a stubborn resistance.

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The UK has been engaged in the urban sector in India for over 30 years, focusing on slum infrastructure development initially and transitioning towards sustainable development and smart urban growth. The emerging priority is smart urbanisation, aiming to build inclusive and climate-resilient cities

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Unpacking the narratives of African urbanization and cities, this collection explores Africa's unique urban revolution, urban challenges, and the prevalence of informality in its cities. Data and projections highlight the evolving urban landscape across different regions in Africa, emphasizing the s

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The urban population in India has seen significant growth over the years, reaching 31.30% in 2011. However, urbanization in India faces challenges such as lopsided growth, lack of industrialization, and issues with rural-urban migration. Despite this, India has a dispersed urban population, with var

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Urban C-ITS (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) Working Group discusses additional services for improving mobility and transport in urban areas. Outcomes of meeting 1 include various C-ITS services like traffic signal priority, green light optimization, traffic information, and more. The cat

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This content discusses the urban challenges and opportunities in India, focusing on population trends, urban initiatives, and the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). It emphasizes the need for sustainable, inclusive, and smart cities with strategies such as improving urban gove

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In the early 1900s, African Americans spearheaded the fight against voting restrictions and Jim Crow laws, while mass culture emerged with increased leisure time. Explore the legal discrimination faced by African Americans, the rise of modern mass culture, and popular leisure activities like amuseme

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Cocaine use is a significant public health concern in the US, affecting many communities. A preliminary study by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine suggests that abstaining from cocaine and reducing its use may lead to decreased endothelial damage in African Americans. FDA has not approved medications

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Urban sociology explores the dynamics of city life, urbanization, and urban communities. It delves into the origin and development of cities, social structures, family dynamics, class struggles, urban issues, and more. Key elements include population density, family structures, occupations, social h

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Explore the implications of AI in urban development, addressing key definitions, expected benefits, potential risks, enabling conditions, and EU policy. Emphasize the importance of governance in implementing AI in urban contexts, highlighting benefits like improved urban management, economic opportu

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This joint initiative between JPI Urban Europe and NSFC aims to promote research projects focusing on sustainable and liveable cities in both Europe and China. With a budget of 9.35 million euros on the European side, the call seeks to address key urban challenges such as economic transformation and

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The African Human Rights System encompasses various key elements such as the Organisation of African Unity, African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, African Union, and additional human rights-related treaties and protocols. This system aims to protect

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Delve into the world of urban studies, exploring how urban sociology investigates systematic causes and effects on people in urban environments. Discover the challenges of defining 'urban,' understanding informal city structures, and navigating public spaces. Uncover the cultural influences of citie

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The transition from the OAU to the AU marked a significant shift in African politics, focusing on unity, solidarity, and cooperation among member states. The AU aims to promote development, eradicate poverty, defend sovereignty, and incorporate Africa into the global economy. With a strong emphasis

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A new method is proposed to estimate urban water storage capacity based on evapotranspiration recession analysis, showcasing the significant differences between urban and rural/forested areas. The study highlights the strong water limitations in cities, leading to smaller water storage capacities. F

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