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They Found Peace During War. Can They Help Kalamazoo Do the Same?

Chris Killian, Ben Lando

May 16, 2022 |

The Trace |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Through peer support, street mediation, and assistance with underlying needs like groceries and help with schoolwork, Peace During War works to help people in Kalamazoo, Mich. leave gun violence behind. The organization's efforts alongside other prevention initiatives are thought to have helped the city record zero gun deaths in the first five months of 2022 after two years of record gun deaths.

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Finding Peace During War

Chris Killian, Ben Lando

May 16, 2022 |

NowKalamazoo |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Through peer support, street mediation, and assistance with underlying needs like groceries and help with schoolwork, Peace During War works to help people in Kalamazoo, Mich. leave gun violence behind. The organization's efforts alongside other prevention initiatives are thought to have helped the city record zero gun deaths in the first five months of 2022 after two years of record gun deaths.

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Marshallese leaders race to fill gaps in aid amid ‘existential threats'

Ben Stocking, Javan Santos

May 11, 2022 |

The Yappie |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Springdale, Arkansas

Several organizations provide resources such as food, water, shelter, employment, and immigration assistance to the Marshallese community in northwest Arkansas. The unique immigration status of citizens from the Marshall Islands causes confusion even amongst government workers who aren’t always aware of how to help.

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A Landlord ‘Underestimated' His Tenants. Now They Could Own the Building.

Ronda Kaysen

May 06, 2022 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Thanks to teamwork and the help of a Housing Development Fund Corporation Co-Op apartment tenants will be able to buy their apartments for $2,500 each. This practice helps to combat rent hikes and creates generational wealth for individuals owning their apartment.

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How Violence Interrupters Help Brooklyn Heal

Chip Brownlee

May 06, 2022 |

The Trace |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Kings Against Violence Initiative places intervention specialists at hospitals to prevent future violence and help trauma patients get back to their daily lives.

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One fact check at a time: Asian Americans wage war on digital misinformation

Shawna Chen

May 04, 2022 |

The Yappie |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Fact checking and media literacy organizations are taking on the misinformation wars rampant on social media. A number of Asian-American groups are concerned about the growing falsehoods that pervade “ethnic media platforms where Asian immigrants connect.” These groups have created fact checking campaigns that have attracted high volume online, produced newsletters in multiple languages, and created a bilingual COVID-19 tracker.

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How the Ethical Fashion Movement Changed Policy

Whitney Bauck

May 03, 2022 |

Atmos |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Civic engagement led to the passage of a bill that empowers and protects garment workers in California. Citizens were encouraged and taught how to mobilize and participate in the democratic process which eventually led to the successful outcome.

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A Night Market Creates Opportunity for Black Communities

Morgan Florsheim

May 03, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

An evening market in Nashville provides a location for local Black business owners to sell goods and gain exposure.

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Program turns Tucson police into 'street-corner problem solvers'

Caitlin Schmidt, Jamie Donnelly

May 01, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson’s Place Network Investigations program puts dedicated teams in areas where crime is more likely to occur, using community engagement to learn more about residents’ needs and their concerns around local crime. Tucson's program has also partnered with community organizations to offer services as part of public outreach, such as vaccination clinics and food distribution, but some have criticized the initiative as over-policing of marginalized communities.

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Public Libraries Are Making It Easy to Check Out Seeds—and Plant a Garden

Bridget Shirvell

April 25, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Response Location: United States, Jefferson, Georgia

More and more public libraries around the United States are creating seed libraries as a way to encourage gardening, combat hunger insecurity, and build community resilience. For example, the Jefferson Public Library in Georgia has seen the number of people using the seed library grow to more than 300 in 2021. It can be a lot of work to maintain the seed libraries, but some librarians see it as a way to engage the community.

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