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Berlin's first Arabic-language public library aims to redefine refugee integration

Anna Lekas Miller

July 06, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

In Germany, where the political ramifications of more liberal refugee policies are becoming known, the city of Berlin has become home to an "Arabic-language literary and cultural center," housed in a public library. The center connects Arabic-speaking refugees and immigrants with resources, literature, and translators while also allowing non-Arabic speakers to experience the collection. The center also hosts a variety of conversations, both light-hearted and heavily political.

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People Across the Globe Want Their Cultural Heritage Back. Canada May Offer a Blueprint for How to Get There

Kate Brown

June 25, 2018 |

Artnet |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada

A recently proposed Canadian law would create comprehensive support for the repatriation of cultural objects back from museums to First Nations people. The law addresses a common and critical hurdle for repatriation: funds for the transport and safe storage of objects upon their return.

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Opportunity for Refugees, Nourishment for New Yorkers

Matt Katz

June 20, 2018 |

WNYC |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In New York, non-profits like Eat Offbeat, Emma's Torch, United Tastes of America, and more are working to connect American-born citizens with refugees from other countries, using food as a way to spark conversation while also providing employment and job training opportunities. So far, these organizations have helped welcome refugees while also creating cultural awareness.

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What India's first trans women-led dance troupe wants people to know

Priti Salian

June 19, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Mumbai

Grassroots efforts can create dialogue and foster acceptance for the trans community. In Mumbai, the Dancing Queens, led by trans women, not only perform for audiences, they also work to facilitate discussions and promote awareness of LGBT rights in India. The dance group’s members consist of activists who have been working to change social attitudes in India.

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A Very Queer Street Art Movement Is Spreading Across the US

Paige Towers

June 15, 2018 |

Hyperallergic |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

A loosely connected movement of LGBTQ street artists are creating work with explicitly queer themes across the country. This work puts images of pride in public spaces as well as challenging perceptions about who creates street art.

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Prevention Strategies By And For Local Communities

Megan Kamerick

June 15, 2018 |

KUNM |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

The University of New Mexico’s Prevention Research Center is a leading example of community engagement. The Center has undertaken a variety of health-focused initiatives, each with a common core: prioritizing community-centered knowledged and solutions. Their programming is based on years of dissemination and implementation research – figuring out how to take research into communities and prioritizing evaluation.

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Singapore helps North Korea break out in business

Thomas Maresca

June 12, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: North Korea, Pyongyang

More than 2,000 North Koreans have accessed entrepreneurship training through a Singaporean nonprofit called Choson Exchange, gaining exposure to market concepts such as pricing and branding -- often for the first time. Former students have opened a coffee shop among other businesses.

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How a University and a Tribe Are Teaming Up to Revive a Lost Language

Mary Annette Pember

June 09, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oxford, Ohio

The Myaamia Center, a language initiative led by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University, has led to the preservation of the Myaamia language and culture. The center, which has become a model for other universities, is the result of a relationship between the university and the tribe that dates back to 1972. Together, they have helped move predominantly white institutions like Miami University towards racial equity.

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Leave No Worker Behind

Samantha Harvey

June 01, 2018 |

Earth Island |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

A decades-old principle called “just transition” has made international headway in the fight against climate change and toward equity and sustainability. Fundamental to the principle is transitioning from a capitalist system to a localized one that prioritizes cultural inclusion, local economies, decarbonization and environmental justice, and food sovereignty. But as this idea reaches prominence on the global stage, those that have been involved for years worry that its core meanings, morals, and actions will be co-opted.

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Drawing on historical strengths to prevent problems in the future

Anne Hillman

May 24, 2018 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Hooper Bay, Alaska

Qungasvik, a program developed by and for Yup’ik people living in Alaska, focuses on skills, craft making, and community connection. The program provides a strong support system and is helping to decrease incidence of alcoholism, suicide, and isolation among the Yup’ik.

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