Each year, on August 9th, we mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It’s an occasion to not just celebrate the different cultures of the world’s indigenous populations, but also to raise awareness of the innumerable harms committed, promises...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30th, 2026 Contact: Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) strongly condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to rescind the 2022 Public Charge rule, dramatically expanding the...
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability identity, culture, and the ongoing fight for full inclusion. But inclusion does not happen by principle alone. For millions of people with disabilities, it depends on caregivers, family members, and home- and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15th, 2026 Contact: Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) welcomes the Senate passage of S.2120, the Older Americans Act...
I moved to Jamaica Plain on May 8, not knowing exactly what to expect. Leaving New York, I knew I was moving into a neighborhood with a reputation for being progressive, creative, and LGBTQ+-friendly. But there is a difference between knowing something intellectually...
Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy,...