On March 17, the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) joined with a range of partners, including the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), to attend a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations...
MLK Day is often remembered through the soaring language of dreams and freedom. Less often, we talk about how clearly Dr. King named health equity as a civil rights issue. In 1966, speaking in Chicago, Dr. King warned that injustice in health is not abstract, it is...
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month and National Family Caregivers Month Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the languages, stories, and traditions that Indigenous communities have carried forward for generations. This year’s theme, “Weaving...
Media Contact info@diverseelders.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) Receives Funding from Next50 New York, New York – November 3rd, 2025 — Diverse Elders Coalition has received funding from Next50, a national foundation based in Colorado...
September marks Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that it’s “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself.” It’s a theme meant to inspire older adults to embrace new possibilities—learning a skill, returning to the workforce, or building stronger social and community...
Honoring the Strength of Older Adults On National Senior Citizens Day, August 21st, 2025, we celebrate the countless contributions, resilience and wisdom of older adults in our communities. From raising families to building movements for justice, older adults have...