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  • Taking Back the South Bronx

    Sarah Hayley Barrett

    November 17, 2016 |

    WNYC |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In the face of gentrification in their South Bronx neighborhood, Mott Haven, residents responded by creating the Mott Haven Port Morris Community Land Trust. Inspired by the Cooper Square Committee land trust, Mott Haven’s land trust wants to be responsible for the area’s affordable housing, and it also hopes to facilitate community-building.

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  • How the Chicanas of Eastside Mujeres Network Are Fighting to End Violence Against Women

    Jessica Langlois

    September 21, 2016 |

    LA Weekly |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    The recent revival of feminism, in tandem with increased awareness about violence and sexual abuse, and combined with the power of social media to organize activist groups, is helping various advocacy groups address the serious issues faced by women and minorities, specifically Latina women, in the Los Angeles area. Organizations from anti-gentrification cycling groups to rape crisis hotline dispatchers are combining resources to combat violence against women, provide more comprehensive legal and human services, help victims get a new start, and change the culture of abuse for good.

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  • North Williams gentrified. Its park didn't. How Dawson Park survived as a black hub

    Casey Parks

    September 10, 2016 |

    Oregon Live |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    In Portland, gentrification and development have driven out African American culture and families from a neighborhood that used to feel like home. When residents found out Dawson Park, their last gathering area, would be redeveloped, they were worried about destruction of the park. Instead, African Americans have come together to preserve the park as a safe cultural space for their community members.

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  • In Gentrifying New York, Can Affordable Housing For Artists Change A Neighborhood?

    Jessica Leber

    December 17, 2014 |

    FastCompany |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In order to secure affordable housing for artists in neighborhoods at risk of gentrification and displacement, Artspace purchases and renovates buildings across the country. Tenants are selected by a lottery with priority given to artists who are already residents of the neighborhood.

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