March 18, 2019

What happens when the heroes of Stonewall descend on Capitol Hill?

Fifty years ago this June, the global movement for LGBTQ rights was born at New York City’s Stonewall Inn, and the people who started that movement — first a riot, then a revolution — are responsible for the access that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people have today. Many of those heroes are still among us, and on Wednesday, March 13th, SAGE brought a busload of activists, allies, and the heroes themselves down to Washington, D.C. for a national day of advocacy. More than 100 people spent the day on Capitol Hill, meeting their Members of Congress and urging support for policies that would improve the lives of LGBT elders.

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February 25, 2019

Harnessing the Power of Narrative for Positive Change: SEARAC’s Leadership and Advocacy Training

By Diverse Elders

by Alyssa Tulabut, Training Manager, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC).

Stories have been described as “the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.” Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt wrote, “The human mind is a story processor, not a logic processor.” These sentiments particularly seem to resonate under an administration that weaves tall tales and spreads misinformation tweet after tweet. Stories have the power to make people feel, and unfortunately for advocates of immigrant and refugee communities, the narratives being circulated have been carefully crafted to stoke fear and to label some communities as untrustworthy “others.” As we’ve witnessed over the.... Read More

February 10, 2019

A Day of Advocacy Decades in the Making

By Diverse Elders

by Aspen Christian. This article originally appeared on the SAGE blog.

Fifty years ago this coming June, LGBT elder pioneers started the fight for LGBT equality at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. As the nation nears the 50th anniversary of this watershed moment for the LGBT movement, SAGE and LGBT elders from across the country will gather in D.C. for SAGE’s first-ever National Day of Advocacy on March 13, 2019.

The Day of Advocacy will be held in conjunction with the annual SAGENet meeting, where SAGE affiliates gather to share ideas, participate in training sessions, and sharpen their advocacy skills. SAGENet affiliate leaders, SAGE.... Read More

November 13, 2018

How support for Medicaid shaped the midterms

By Diverse Elders

by Katherine Howitt. This article originally appeared on the Community Catalyst blog.

As the nation begins unpacking the 2018 midterm election results, we will hear a lot from pundits framing Democratic gains in the House and gubernatorial races largely as a backlash against the bigotry, hypocrisy and lack of civility in the Trump administration. But if you take a moment and dig deeper, you’ll find another powerful motivator, something more personal and more relevant to voters’ lives that also drove the electorate in many red and purple states: Medicaid. In at least six states, voters went to the.... Read More

October 31, 2018

Protecting Immigrant Families by Opposing the Proposed Public Charge Rule

By Jenna McDavid

Momentum is growing to block one of the Trump administration’s latest shameful attacks on immigrants, and tens of thousands of people have already submitted their comments to the government. The proposed “public charge” rule change — which could block immigrant families who use certain government programs from a secure future in the United States — is truly a matter of life and death for some immigrant families.

One of the programs that will receive additional scrutiny under the rule change is Medicaid, which helps many older adults, people with disabilities, and people with chronic illnesses thrive. Immigrants working toward a future in the United States shouldn’t be afraid to use these vital services.

There are so many reasons that this.... Read More

October 2, 2018

NHCOA is transforming the negative perceptions of Hispanic older adults in the U.S.

By Nicolás Peña

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) released their 2018 report, Status of Hispanic Older Adults: Insights from the Field – Reframing Aging. This gathering, supported by Congressman Raul Ruiz, was attended by 30 professionals with expertise in the field of aging and specifically focused on Hispanic older adults, their families, and caregivers.

Hispanic older adults continue to face daunting challenges in the areas of discrimination and ageism, healthy aging, retirement security, housing and access to programs. This.... Read More

September 17, 2018

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Supporting Latinx Elders

By Jenna McDavid

Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Latinx communities to the nation’s history. More than ever, our country requires a reminder of the many ways that Hispanic heritage is woven into the fabric of our nation. From the highest seats of power in the United States, vitriol toward Hispanic communities has created a sense of fear and isolation among people who may have already faced linguistic, cultural and geographic barriers to aging with health and dignity. This month — and every month — we denounce hate, we honor the stories of our communities’ elders, and we support immigrants, especially those.... Read More

August 23, 2018

Advocating for Diverse Elders on Senior Citizens’ Day

By Nicole Van Nelson

This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog.

Every year, August 21st is celebrated as National Senior Citizens’ Day, a day where we recognize our Elders and the contributions they have made throughout their lives. The day was created in 1988 and President Ronald Reagan stated, “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older — places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to.... Read More

August 16, 2018

Your Voice Counts and So Do You: Southeast Asian Americans Demand an Equitable Census 2020

By Elaine Sanchez Wilson

Every 10 years, the United States conducts a census to record the number of people living in the nation, regardless of immigration status. More than a mere tally, the U.S. Census provides valuable insight into the country’s ever-shifting demographic and geographical makeup. It also informs how federal and state dollars are allocated, establishes the boundaries of legislative districts, and governs the number of House seats for which each state is eligible, based on population.

With so much at stake, it’s crucial to collect accurate numbers and get full participation. However, for the upcoming 2020 census, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hopes to skew these counts and silence immigrants and people of color, including Southeast Asian Americans (SEAAs), with the addition of.... Read More

July 24, 2018

Latino Engagement: the only path to be included in political decision making and leadership initiatives

By Nicolás Peña

This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog.

Para leer este artículo en español, clic aquí.

“Civic Engagement is the only tool that guarantees the inclusion of the Latino community in the decisions made by policymakers in the US.” It was the conclusion reached by most of the participants that attended the Empowerment & Civic Engagement Training (ECET), conducted by the National Hispanic Council on Aging, (NHCOA) that concluded this weekend.

Dr. Yanira Cruz, President and CEO of NHCOA, explained that the content of the ECET program seeks to give a voice to silent communities..... Read More

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