Urban Heat Islands are localized pockets of elevated temperatures within urban areas contrasting with cooler temperatures in surrounding rural and suburban regions. Our latest research explores how these pressing environmental issues impact community health, housing equity, and economic opportunity particularly in Black communities. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/eufp5GkZ
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Join #NREIambassador Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw and The African American Policy Forum at the #CRT Summer School! This week-long #virtual and in-person course provides the necessary tools to understand the history of anti-social justice initiatives, the attack on critical race theory and #DEI, protecting women's rights, and more. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4dd1Pmf
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Our #ALC53 Hotel Blocks are going fast! Book your room at these Washington, D.C. hotels for September 11-15, 2024. Learn more: cbcfinc.org/alc #CBCF
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Our 12-month Congressional Fellowship Program provides hands-on public policy training to early-career professionals as full-time legislative aide and policy analyst. Benefits include an annual salary, transitional housing in Washington, D.C., and exclusive networking opportunities. Apply to our Dental-Oral Health program before it's too late! Applications are due today at 11:59PM ET: cbcfinc.academicworks.com #CBCF
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Happy National Mandela Day! Let's honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela by promoting peace, equality, and unity. Take today as an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community. #MandelaDay #Equality #CBCF Photo Credit: Founding CBC Members honor Nelson Mandela at the CBC Breakfast (1990)
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There's still time left to apply to our Fall 2024 #internship program. Benefits include FREE housing, a bi-weekly stipend, Congressional office placements, and exclusive networking opportunities in Washington, D.C. Applications are due July 22, 2024. cbcfinc.academicworks.com #CBCF
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There's still time left to apply to our Fall 2024 #internship program. Benefits include FREE housing, a bi-weekly stipend, Congressional office placements, and exclusive networking opportunities in Washington, D.C. Applications are due July 22, 2024, apply today: cbcfinc.academicworks.com #CBCF
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We are excited to announce that our PCEO Nicole Austin-Hillery (w) will be speaking at the Global Black Economic Forum Essence Music Festival to discuss solutions that advance the future of work, wealth, health, and democracy. If you’re in New Orleans, meet us at the conversation at the Convention Center this Sunday at 1 pm. If not, be sure to stream it live at essence.com and gbef.com. #GlobalBlackEconomicForum #GBEFHQ #ESSENCEFest #ESSENCEFest30
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1moWould it be fair to say, that in cities that have a history of gross development that heat islands are ignored because the dollar means more? Over development in neglected areas lead to these issues. As mayor's, council members, board members and so on, is it the lack of information that leads to these, or the politics of office that has us selling our communities to the highest bidders?