Sentences with phrase «on issues affecting communities»

I know there are a range of regional and local plans being developed now, particularly as Taskforces and reviews wind up, that have not included universities, or institutes, or any research agency that has the capacity to provide some thought leadership on issues affecting our communities.
Martinez uses painting, sculpture, neon and installation to comment on issues affecting communities nationally, while responding to specificities associated with the City of Los Angeles, including its overlapping and intersectional modern hybrid cultural identities.
«It's also a great opportunity to hear directly from our legislators on issues affecting our community, local economy and business life.»
Maryland, USA About Blog A youth activist's view on issues affecting my community.
Maryland, USA About Blog A youth activist's view on issues affecting my community.

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We think the threat of losing delegate representation should incentivize red - state Democrats — and other Democratic leaders — to prioritize issues that directly affect black communities on the state and federal levels.
When he and Beyoncé appeared at a vigil for Trayvon Martin that same year, his presence alone wasn't enough for some, who called him out for not taking a more outspoken position on the issues affecting the black community.
A few days later, while arguing that his personal feelings on the matter should not affect the ultimate decision to accept or reject the proposal, he stated, «from my [point of view] it seems that the community's feeling on this issue isalready [sic] clear.»
The foundation's mission is, as stated on its website, «to prevent Virginia Tech - type shootings through education and advocacy; to employ comprehensive educational efforts to expand community and student awareness of campus safety issues; and to offer compassion, support, and hope to those affected by violence.»
He has been active in a wide range of community and public policy organizations and has earned a reputation for speaking out on innovation and competitive issues affecting Canada.
Now, 50 Global Citizens will have the opportunity to take direct action on these issues, working on - the - ground in affected communities in Puerto Rico and Texas.
Work on the issues that affect the community you so desperately claim you represent.
In addition, issues of life and relations among people, groups and communities are affected by these fused horizons on all levels.
An educated and worldly Muslim community leader like Rauf wants to build Muslim center close to ground zero, while the war and other thing is going, is this a common sense or decency have been exercise or just Muslims self - absorption and taking no responsibility of their own community conduct, they should not be crying like a spoil baby, when a ripple affect from their own conduct come back toward them (The Burning of Koran and fire attempt toward Muslim community were coming from his fake and insincere agenda on this building issue).
He provides staff support to OTA's Farmer Advisory Council, on - the - ground outreach to OTA's organic farmer membership community and analysis of policy issues that affect organic crop and livestock producers.
GOALS: (1) Educate parents on key issues that affect academic success; (2) Provide resources necessary for academic success; (3) Empower, equip and educate parents on becoming self advocates; (4) Encourage success in school programs through a collaborative process within the district, school and community.
We will continue to shed light on pressing issues that affect maternity care like evidence - based are, obstetric violence, informed consent, access to midwifery care, access to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and racial and economic disparities, while helping local communities make the changes that best work for their own populations.»
I felt it was essential to give this film over to the people who are affected by the issues it explores, and we are currently arranging free screenings for people on estates and in local communities.
Steinberg then added that the Tenants Association is also planning to expand its communications with neighbors on issues that affect the community with alerts on its websites.
There is no underestimating the impact this will have on our community; it is quite simply one of the biggest issues ever to affect this area and I speak as someone who has lived here for over forty years.
Additionally, the BHA sees the benefit in strong local communities where people are engaged and empowered to take action on issues that affect them.
Rebuffing efforts Donald Trump to cast doubt on Russian interference in the presidential election, top intelligence officials and senators from both parties issued a forceful affirmation of the findings, and took relentless aim at the president - elect's public skepticism and suggested he had negatively affected morale in the intelligence community.
They say the purpose of the hearing is to «explore the sources of water contamination, examine local, state, and federal oversight issues, and hear from experts, local residents, and others on what can be done to assist affected communities and mitigate future incidents.»
In addition to his interests in community revitalization and affordable housing, Senator Smith has worked on several other issues affecting his constituents, including the environment, economic development, transportation and technology.
Members discussed issues affecting our community and business in Cortland County at the breakfast meeting at the Mini-Conference Center on Port Watson Street in Cortland.
We'll focus both on neighborhood issues like transportation and development, as well as national priorities that affect our community, such as immigration rights.
«Her work on issues affecting New York and my lower Manhattan community has been invaluable and will continue,» Silver said in a statement to the Daily News.
The HRC focuses on the policies, issues and practices that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
About Site - TA is a place for grass roots trans advocates to comment on the issues currently affecting the trans community.
South Royalton, VT About Blog Our Mission is to provide an on - line, multidisciplinary forum for enlightened discourse and the rapid presentation of unbiased information on a broad range of environmental issues affecting our local, regional and global communities.
Houston, TX About Blog TA is a place for grass roots trans advocates to comment on the issues currently affecting the trans community.
The Justice in Mining Network will support and advocate on behalf of local communities affected by mining activities, and will lobby on human rights issues where appropriate.
A serious journalist with grand investigative ambitions and a sharp sense of community engagement, Chubbuck sought to report on issues that affected lives (such as a zoning change that would affect residents» medical coverage).
When I talked to teachers, there was also a lot of time being spent on bullying issues in other learning communities in the school, and [I learned] that it affected students» learning — it was taking away from learning, standards, and...
An interesting classroom activity would be to explore different perspectives on some of the health issues affecting Indigenous communities around Australia, and see how these are presented from the perspective of the Indigenous people themselves.
The newest daily newsmagazine on National Public Radio, Latin File, will present reports all week on literacy issues affecting the Hispanic community.
She has long been an active advocate for migrant farmworker children's rights and continues to raise awareness on issues affecting farmworkers and to create meaningful engagement with the farmworker community in her current role.
As a publicly engaged scholar, Glennys» research focuses on health disparities, educational inequalities, food injustice, and social justice issues affecting the Dominican immigrant community in Greater Boston.
Over the past four years Austin Voices has convened hundreds of people to weigh in on the education issues that affect them — from the neighborhood level with public housing «community conferences» to the national level with hearings on No Child Left Behind.
CNN's Education Overtime is a series focused on the conversations surrounding education issues that affect students, teachers, parents and the community.
What if you attend a local meeting with elected officials on the issue of affordable housing to better comprehend how many people in your community are affected by housing instability and inconsistent tenant rights for renting pet owners?
The Northern Kentucky Senior Advocacy Committee meets on a regular basis to provide education to individuals and the community on issues concerning older and disabled adults in NKY, influencing public policy which affects these individuals, and when needed, forming partnerships among concerned individuals, agencies, and the community.
Houston, TX About Blog TA is a place for grass roots trans advocates to comment on the issues currently affecting the trans community.
The Council provides a public forum for consultation and community deliberation on resource management issues affecting the waters surrounding the Channel Islands.
UTB II curriculum differs by focusing on developing stronger leadership skills and gaining a deeper understanding of environmental issues that affect their community.
Sanctuary Advisory Council Processes / Working Groups The Sanctuary Advisory Councils provides a public forum for consultation and community deliberation on resource management issues affecting sanctuaries.
South Royalton, VT About Blog Our Mission is to provide an on - line, multidisciplinary forum for enlightened discourse and the rapid presentation of unbiased information on a broad range of environmental issues affecting our local, regional and global communities.
IGDA advances the careers and enhances the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.
The International Game Developers Association is a non-profit professional society that is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.
After soon realizing the update was a disappointment (for custom games and forge), a bunch of very helpful community members and myself compiled a list of issues affecting this part of the game and soon after I got to work on this movement with this video.
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