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  • How Sterling Heights uses its diversity to strengthen the city

    Kate Roff

    November 29, 2018 |

    Metromode |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sterling Heights, Michigan

    Two initiatives in the Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights draw on the community's rich diversity to make it a more inclusive place. The city's police force is making sure its force "reflects the community they serve" by offering an "extended-session" training option on evenings and Saturdays to reach trainees who might not otherwise be able to attend full-time training. Established in 1990, the Ethnic Community Committee promotes a wide range of projects, including a Tamil entertainment group, Filipino-American civic participation education program, and mediation program.

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  • Building a Cross-Border Food System in San Diego and Tijuana

    Annelise Jolley

    November 13, 2018 |

    Food Tank |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Tijuana

    Collaborative efforts between chefs and activists at the San Diego-Tijuana border are inspiring those in the region to better understand cultural similarities. Amid the backdrop of stricter immigration policies in the U.S. these efforts help bridge a divide through a "unified food system."

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  • After grassroots victories, Vancouver, B.C. Chinatown turns toward revitalization

    Amy Zimmer Chetanya Robinson

    November 11, 2018 |

    International Examiner |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

    Grassroots organizations, like the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, seek to preserve Chinatown’s heritage and fight the displacement of old-time residents by gentrification. The organizations bought an historic hotel to prevent displacement of 100 low-income residents, revitalized commercial spaces such as restaurants to preserve the neighborhood’s heritage and history, and funded programs to support social connections with events such as Majhong socials that bring together over 100 people. While the organizations agree on the goal to preserve Vancouver’s Chinatown, they sometimes disagree on how to get there

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  • Can Wild Foods Save the Amazon?

    Virginia Gewin

    October 23, 2018 |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Peru, Lima

    At Expo Amazonica in Lima, chefs are working to build a taste for traditional Amazonian foods, in an effort to promote biodiversity conservation and slow deforestation. But against a huge global demand for palm oil, growing wild food crops can be difficult for communities struggling to make ends meet. One big question is whether small farmers can create demand for Amazonian cuisine beyond the Amazon?

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  • The Power of Sharing Stories

    Liz Brazile

    October 16, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Peterborough, Ontario

    Storytelling is integral to shaping individual's identity, but researchers across the world are now finding that it may even impact an individual's health. From better communication between doctor and patient to group reminiscence activities, health care practitioners are seeing broad benefits to patients' mental health.

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  • For these Native American artists, business opportunities arrive by bus

    Jeffrey Brown Mike Fritz

    October 16, 2018 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, South Dakota

    In order to help Native artists, the First People’s Fund launched the “Rolling Rez Arts,” a shuttle bus that doubles as an arts center, cell, and business incubator. “Every culture has stories. They have art. They have ways of expressing themselves and telling about their history. And so that's why I think it's very important for artists here on Pine Ridge to be able to express themselves, to tell who we are as a nation of people, and that we have a history as well.”

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  • The California Indigenous Peoples Using Fire for Agroforestry

    Jane Braxton Little

    October 16, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    The Karuk and Yoruk tribes use prescribed burning to keep land healthy and encourage the growth of traditional foods and medicines. New resources and partnerships are helping to bring back small-scale fires and revive important cultural practices.

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  • Seeds Of Maya Genius Grow In A New Kind Of School

    John Burnett

    October 09, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Guatemala, Jocotenango

    A small school in rural Guatemala is challenging the way that Guatemalan children are educated (if they even have the opportunity at all) by focusing on health, education, food, and art. However, although the school's holistic approach has garnered international praise and its diplomas are recognized by the Guatemalan government , the school must rely on donors for funding.

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  • Can Chinese students revive the American heartland?

    Jingnan Peng

    October 09, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Clinton, Iowa

    The town of Clinton, Iowa was struggling both economically and with student retention until a partnership with an American businessman and a Chinese company brought 72 Chinese students to fill empty seats in the public high schools. Not only does this stir up the local economy with businesses jumping at the chance to serve a new audience, but the students all benefit from the cultural and educational exchange. The Clinton school board and district representatives all voted unanimously for the program, and both sides are looking forward to continuing to develop and grow the program.

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  • For Chinese high-schoolers, there's value to living and learning in Iowa

    Simon Montlake

    October 04, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    In the past decade, an increasing number of Chinese students have enrolled in American public schools in smaller towns, including in Clinton, Iowa. The trend serves as an important exchange program for both parties and fills the empty seats in towns where populations continue to decline.

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