by Jenna McDavid | Feb 1, 2018
February marks the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black and African American stories, experiences, and impact on American culture. At the Diverse Elders Coalition, we’re proud to celebrate Black Elders every month of the year, but February offers...
by Diverse Elders | Jan 29, 2018
by Jeneé Darden. This article was originally published by KQED Public Radio. My family packed into the black stretch limousine leaving Cal State University in the East Bay. We were heading to a restaurant after attending my mother’s college graduation. We turned on...
by Jenna McDavid | Jan 12, 2018
On Monday, January 15th, we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many people and organizations in the United States use Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day of service, giving back to their communities in the spirit of the change that Dr. King...
by Diverse Elders | Jan 5, 2018
by Adam Polaski, Freedom for All Americans. This post originally appeared on the SAGE blog. Five years ago, Pat Baldwin walked into the office of the executive director at the Hannan Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving the dignity of elders in the...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 5, 2017
by Chandra Thomas Whitfield. This article originally appeared on NBCNews.com. Cecelia Hayden Smith, 72, knows exactly how she wants to live out the remainder of her golden years: lounging lazily on the porch of a cozy house tucked along a quiet, treelined street in...
