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Innovative Collaboration To Further Community Self-Determination, Matthew Currie, Amaha Sellassie
Innovative Collaboration To Further Community Self-Determination, Matthew Currie, Amaha Sellassie
Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights
The built urban environment is the product of more than a century of policy decisions that have both intentionally discriminated and have had the effect of discriminating, against African Americas, immigrants, the work class, low income individuals and other undesirables. While more than fifty years have passed since the passage of civil rights legislation in the United States, individuals in today’s cities are living out our discriminatory legacy.
In Dayton, Ohio, a new movement has risen from the community to disrupt the legacy of de jure and de facto discrimination by the collaborative efforts of the impactive individuals, neighborhood leaders, …
Human Rights And Economic Democracy: Reinvigorating The Human Rights Movement, Curtis T. Kline
Human Rights And Economic Democracy: Reinvigorating The Human Rights Movement, Curtis T. Kline
Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights
A 2018 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that in order to avoid a seemingly inevitable ecological collapse that would bring intense suffering especially on the most marginalized and excluded sectors; the world needs to develop “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society”. There are many local experiences which demonstrate the possibilities of achieving these needed changes. There are a number of community organizations and associations, social movements, and municipal efforts, among others, with creative visions on this front. In Jackson, Mississippi, for example, Cooperation Jackson strives to be a means …
Achieving Energy Justice In Low Income Communities: Creating A Community-Driven Program For Residential Energy Savings, Anya Galli Robertson, Kevin Hallinan, Jennifer Hoody
Achieving Energy Justice In Low Income Communities: Creating A Community-Driven Program For Residential Energy Savings, Anya Galli Robertson, Kevin Hallinan, Jennifer Hoody
Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights
The cost of residential energy the U.S. is unequally distributed, with low income households paying higher rates and spending 16.8% of their income on utility bills compared to 3.5% of all U.S. Residents.[1] Researchers have found that bringing the housing stock up to the efficiency of the median household would reduce excess energy cost by as much as 68%.[2] However, access to opportunities to reduce residential energy consumption and costs such as tax incentives and utility rebate programs tends to be biased toward wealthier, white homeowners. Additionally, low income residents are most likely to be renters, and residence owners have …
Neighborhood Profile: Carillon, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Carillon, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
Cory's Ond: A Town Of Transition, Cory Ivory
Cory's Ond: A Town Of Transition, Cory Ivory
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Paying It Forward: Dion's Story, Dion Sampson
Paying It Forward: Dion's Story, Dion Sampson
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
The Story Of Me, Linda Burks
The Story Of Me, Linda Burks
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Neighborhood Profile: Five Oaks, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Five Oaks, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
Dayton: The Home I Never Thought I'D Have, Leona Marmolejo
Dayton: The Home I Never Thought I'D Have, Leona Marmolejo
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Sharon's Story: Pave The Way, Sharon Mitchell
Sharon's Story: Pave The Way, Sharon Mitchell
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Heart And Home: The Story Of Ray And Shelby, Ray Deck, Shelby Deck
Heart And Home: The Story Of Ray And Shelby, Ray Deck, Shelby Deck
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Investing In Our Community, Mary Varnado
Investing In Our Community, Mary Varnado
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Neighborhood Profile: Dayton View Triangle, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Dayton View Triangle, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
My Grandbaby: A Letter, Linda Woods
My Grandbaby: A Letter, Linda Woods
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Neighborhood Profile: Hillcrest, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Hillcrest, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
Just Keeping Hope: Margaret's Story, Margaret Smith
Just Keeping Hope: Margaret's Story, Margaret Smith
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Community Centered, Barbara Pinson
Community Centered, Barbara Pinson
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Through Life's Changes, God Provides: Bill's Story, Bill Johnson
Through Life's Changes, God Provides: Bill's Story, Bill Johnson
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
The Rugrats Of Harvard Boulevard, Marco Marmolejo
The Rugrats Of Harvard Boulevard, Marco Marmolejo
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
My Life In Dayton: Jamesetta's Story, Jamesetta Lewis
My Life In Dayton: Jamesetta's Story, Jamesetta Lewis
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Neighborhood Profile: Mcfarlane, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Mcfarlane, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
Neighborhood Profile: Mccook Field, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Mccook Field, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
Politicized, Jackie Patterson
Politicized, Jackie Patterson
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Community: Common Unity, Gwen Buchanan
Community: Common Unity, Gwen Buchanan
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
They Still Call Me Coach, John Ivory Sr.
They Still Call Me Coach, John Ivory Sr.
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Neighborhood Profile: Wolf Creek, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Wolf Creek, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.
My Neighborhood, Joan Means
My Neighborhood, Joan Means
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Family, Community, And A Life Of Politics, Tom Roberts
Family, Community, And A Life Of Politics, Tom Roberts
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling Iii's Story Of Reinvention, Jerry Bowling
Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling Iii's Story Of Reinvention, Jerry Bowling
Facing Dayton: Stories
A first-person narrative about life in Dayton, Ohio, composed as part of the Facing Project, a nationwide storytelling initiative.
Neighborhood Profile: Westwood, University Of Dayton
Neighborhood Profile: Westwood, University Of Dayton
Facing Dayton: Stories
Profile includes population, housing units, vacancies, racial distribution, median income.