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How a handful of Iowa towns thrive, rise above rural decline

Lyle Muller Pat Kinney

August 17, 2021 |

IowaWatch |

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Response Location: United States, Iowa

A few small towns in Iowa have seen an increase in their populations despite the opposite trend across the state. An investigation by IowaWatch of 58 towns showed the services and amenities that were common in those towns: vibrant arts scene, health care, child care, infrastructure for reliable internet access as well as roads, strong schools, safety, and a sense of community, among other factors.

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In Religiously-divided Kaduna, Muslim And Christian Women Lead Peace Talks

Innocent Eteng

August 17, 2021 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

The Interfaith Mediation Center trained two groups of 30 Muslim and Christian women in two areas of Kaduna as a pilot project putting women at the center of the work needed to understand and prevent religion-motivated violence. Dozens have died in these areas. Even though women often are the victims, they usually are excluded from peacemaking work. The women committed to live peacefully and then went door to door to meet others in the community for bridge-building dialogues, which some said was a unique and transformative experience for them.

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Alaska Native identity 'weighs heavily' on friends and a future

Meghan Sullivan

August 12, 2021 |

Indian Country Today |

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Response Location: United States

Defining and maintaining indigenous identity is an ongoing process for tribes who want to ensure a strong future. Various enrollment policies have worked for different tribes, from lineal descent to blood quantum requirements. Tribal leaders are trying to strike a balance between shrinking populations in some cases and the fear of sudden increases in enrollment, which could put “a strain on already scarce resources."

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Big Ideas for Small-Town Revival

David Kidd

August 12, 2021 |

Governing |

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Response Location: United States, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Small towns in Ohio are turning to a developer to revitalize their main streets in order to bring residents and businesses back. Small Nation is the brainchild of a local developer who put his struggling town back on the map as a tourist attraction. The company is taking its methods to more than a dozen towns that are benefitting from his expertise.

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Seattle will invest $30 million in strategies recommended by panel for communities of color

Daniel Beekman

August 09, 2021 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

The Equitable Communities Initiative brought together representatives from a range of nonprofits serving people of color to make recommendations for investments that support communities of color. Each panelist brought distinct work and life experiences that informed their recommendations for 18 kinds of investments. The city has approved the $30 million budget to address long-standing disparities in the areas of business, education, health, and housing. The model relied on advocates with on-the-ground knowledge of community needs to take the lead, while city staffers provided logistic and technical support.

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New tribal colleges offer ‘sense of belonging' for Native students but hit roadblocks

Charlotte West Emma Hall

August 05, 2021 |

CalMatters |

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Response Location: United States, California

Indigenous students find a sense of community and belonging at new tribal colleges in California. As the racial group with the lowest rates of college attendance, indigenous students face a long list of obstacles. Having an alternative to mainstream universities gives more tribal members an opportunity to pursue higher education.

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At Soccer Games, Markets and Churches, Students Offer New Ways to Get Vaccinated

Grace Wesoly

August 05, 2021 |

Queens University News Service |

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Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

Faith in the Vaccine is an initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among low-income areas and within ethnic communities. The group, often using student ambassadors, leverages the credibility of community leaders and influencers and identifies opportunities to bring vaccine clinics to where people are already gathering. For example, vaccine tents were available at a recent soccer game attended by over 1,000 Spanish-speaking fans. Attendees could get the one-dose COVID-19 shot, a $25 VISA debit card, and be entered to win two season passes to the 2022 season of the new Charlotte FC soccer team.

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The Unlikely Story of a Sex Trafficking Survivor and the Instagram Account That Saved Her Life

John H. Tucker

August 04, 2021 |

ELLE Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Greeley, Colorado

One woman's use of an Instagram account in her personal journey from sex-trafficking victim to sociology researcher enabled new sources of research, teaching, and victim aid. Megan Lundstrom's community of fellow sex workers formed through Instagram became the source for qualitative research into the experiences of sex workers, without being filtered by authorities. That led to the first peer-reviewed journal article of its kind, a new university program in sex trafficking, and the creation of a nonprofit, The Avery Center, aiding victims and collecting data on the industry.

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Faith-Based Vaccine Outreach Underway to Reach Northern Nevada Latinos

Natalie Van Hoozer

July 30, 2021 |

KUNR |

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Response Location: United States, Reno, Nevada

To increase vaccination rates among Reno’s Latino/a population, organizers conducted outreach with congregants at a local church that offers Spanish-language masses. Confidence in clinic locations and feeling safe due to immigration status presented as the biggest obstacles keeping people from getting vaccinated, so organizers used the church to hold pop-up clinics. The initial outreach helped build trust and gave organizers a chance to provide information and answer questions. Hundreds turned out for each clinic and the vaccination rate among the surrounding Latino/a community increased from 22% to 41%.

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Philly teen starts a motor rally to help end sexual violence

Jeffrey Fishman

July 28, 2021 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Main Line Motor Rally provides events for car enthusiasts, who drive through Philadelphia suburbs and rural areas, as a way to raise money for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the country’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. The event specifically aims to educate men on issues like consent, as well as the ways that they are impacted by violence against women and girls.

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