Echoes of Incarceration is an award-winning documentary initiative produced by youth with incarcerated parents. The project explores the issue of mass incarceration and its effects on families, and creates documentary films told from the life experiences of the filmmakers themselves. The project is a collaboration between filmmaker Jeremy Robins and a group of non-profit organizations […]
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Parent Empowerment through Advocating for Change and Education
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: New Mexico Asian Family Center Description: The Parent Empowerment through Advocating for Change and Education (PEACE) program was started to increase the capacity of systems serving the Asian community in order to contribute to a thriving Asian community in New Mexico; promote Asian families’ knowledge, access, and empowerment; and increasing connection and collaboration […]
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves Aims to Educate the Trans Masses
A new resource guide aims to improve the lives of transgender and gender-nonconforming people through education and outreach. Trans Bodies, Trans Selves looks to be the most comprehensive trans resource ever published. The book features more than 200 contributors, and covers topics like the gender spectrum, trans history, health, cultural and social topics, and gender […]
Dear Dad: Letters From Same Gender Loving Sons
The documentary Dear Dad: Letters From Same Gender Loving Sons highlights the conversations between Black fathers and their gay sons. Chase Simmons, the filmmaker, was inspired to create it after seeing some of his friends struggle with their relationships with their fathers. He believes that the film can help reduce stigma experienced by Black gay men. In […]
African American Health Disparities Compared to Non-Hispanic Whites
Racial and ethnic health disparities undermine our communities and our health care system. Communities of color are more likely to suffer from certain health conditions, and they are more likely to get sicker, have serious complications, and even die from these conditions. This infographic shows some of the more prevalent health disparities that afflict African […]
Fact-sheet: Latino Immigrant Well Being
Like most immigrants, Latinos are often motivated to come to the US for new social, educational or economic opportunities. Still, the immigration process can be stressful and for some, traumatic, as immigrants leave behind significant family and social ties and sometimes endure difficult conditions during the journey. This fact sheet discusses the following topics — […]