May 1, 2019

Confronting the Wounds of Racism

by Andi Mullin and Amanda Ptashkin. This article originally appeared on the Community Catalyst blog.

During our recent visit to Montgomery, Alabama, we had the opportunity to confront our nation’s gruesome history of slavery, mass incarceration and racism, while also being able to witness descendants of that history participating in democracy, lifting up their voices to make sure their elected officials heard them – and elevating our faith in our democracy in the process.

On our first day, we visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration, confronting the harms our nation has inflicted on Black people throughout its history. This visit was –.... Read More

April 25, 2019

Spotlighting aging and caregiving in diverse communities at the 2019 Aging in America Conference

By Jenna McDavid

Last week, I traveled to New Orleans for the 2019 Aging in America Conference, hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA). This annual event brings together thousands of people working in the aging field for a week of workshops, film screenings, events and receptions. It’s a great opportunity for the Diverse Elders Coalition to connect with partners who are normally scattered across the globe but find themselves in the same room for this one week every year!

This year was an especially exciting one because not only were all five of the Diverse Elders Coalition member organizations in attendance, but we have two new leaders in the coalition since the last.... Read More

March 18, 2019

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

By Jenna McDavid

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.

I.... Read More

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

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Issue

Civic Engagement

Confronting the Wounds of Racism

Spotlighting aging and caregiving in diverse communities at the 2019 Aging in America Conference

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

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

A Day of Advocacy Decades in the Making

How support for Medicaid shaped the midterms

Protecting Immigrant Families by Opposing the Proposed Public Charge Rule

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

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Supporting Latinx Elders

Advocating for Diverse Elders on Senior Citizens’ Day