by Sherrill Wayland, MSW, Manager of National Projects for SAGE. Elder Justice is LGBT Justice! Whether LGBT older people protested in the streets, founded organizations, or just managed to survive times of social unrest, they laid the groundwork for the progress all...
by Leslie Hunter-Gadsden. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. In my childhood neighborhood, “moving on up” meant a 1970 move from our New York City apartment on 155th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues to a three-room apartment in a building on...
The last full week in September is celebrated annually as “National Employ Older Workers Week,” (#NEOWW) recognizing the vital role older workers play in the workforce. Aiming to increase awareness of this labor force and develop strategies to expand opportunities for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2018 Contact: Jenna McDavid, National Managing Coordinator 646-653-5015 / jmcdavid@diverseelders.org New York, NY – The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) is the recipient of a $549,679 planning grant from The John A. Hartford...
by Liz Tung and Jad Sleiman. This article was originally published by WHYY. It’s a Friday morning, and the Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center in Flushing, Queens is bustling with activity. In one room, around two-dozen Asian seniors are practicing tai chi....
Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Latinx communities to the nation's history. More than ever, our country requires a reminder of the many ways...