by Diverse Elders | Jan 26, 2026
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...
by Diverse Elders | Nov 3, 2025
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...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 24, 2025
By Dashel Lewis The DEC was thrilled to attend the 2025 Age+Action Conference, put on yearly by the National Council on Aging. It’s an essential opportunity to holistically collaborate on a range of issues affecting older adults. With the change in leadership at the...
by Diverse Elders | Mar 5, 2025
As we continue our critical work to drive meaningful change for older adults in diverse communities, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Policy & Advocacy Coordinator. About the Role The Policy & Advocacy Coordinator...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 28, 2025
As we commemorate Black History Month throughout February and reflect on this year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor”, we honor the resilience, leadership and contributions of Black workers, organizers, and advocates who have fought for economic justice. In that...
