How to help reduce elder poverty? Keep Chicago seniors employed
Chicago Sun-Times April 12, 2024 Amid growing hardship for low-income older adults, a federal program has helped over 1 million people get jobs and work training. It was tough for […]
Category Archives: Poverty/Inequality
New Chinese Canadian Museum Spotlights Hidden Histories
A cultural landmark in Vancouver Chinatown opens July 1, the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Chinese Exclusion Act. By Amy Yee June 30, 2023 In the gleaming new Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown […]
A Push to Save North America’s Chinatowns
Advocates from New York, San Francisco, Chicago and 15 other cities met in Vancouver for the first time to share their challenges with racism and gentrification in Asian communities. June 20, […]
Millions Face Loss of Medicaid as Covid Emergency Ends
Nonprofit health-care providers served more low-income and vulnerable patients during the pandemic. Now they may have to cut staff and scale back services. April 12, 2023 US community health centers […]
Why Asian Americans Are Moving to NYC’s East Harlem
More low-income residents are moving into the traditionally Latino neighborhood. Nonprofits have stepped up, but more services are needed. Bloomberg CityLabMarch 3, 2023 In the lobby of a public housing […]
Seattle-Area Tribe Tries to Fight Reservation Gentrification
Native American communities are receiving $20 billion in federal pandemic relief. The Suquamish Tribe is putting its share toward affordable housing. Bloomberg CityLab November 29, 2022 The town of Suquamish, which makes up about […]
Vancouver Pays Tribute to Chinese Canadian History Amid Spike in Anti-Asian Racism
Bloomberg CityLabOctober 25, 2022 One Chinatown museum has opened as part of Canada’s redress for past discrimination, while another nearby fosters “hope for the future.” At the new Chinese Canadian Museum in […]
To Reduce Labor Shortages, Chicago Tries to Ease the Path From Prison Into Jobs
Illinois is considering $2,500 grants for small businesses that hire formerly incarcerated people and lowering licensing barriers for barbers, truckers and other trades. September 12, 2022 At Juan Rivera’s Legacy Barber College in […]
In NYC’s Basement Apartments, Deadly Flood Risks Remain
One year after Hurricane Ida, tenants in below-ground units are still vulnerable to storm flooding — as are 25% of the city’s residential lots. Bloomberg CityLabSeptember 1, 2022 One year […]
When Asian-American Seniors Are Scared to Leave Home, Getting Food on the Table Is a Struggle
Even a short trip to the grocery store or visiting a local center with hot-meal services can mean racist harassment – or worse. Bloomberg February 1, 2022 By Amy Yee @amyyeewrites […]
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