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The American Rescue Plan would invest in connecting underserved communities that were historically divided.

All across the U.S., including here in Detroit, one nonprofit is hard at work bringing playgrounds -- and smiles -- to children in communities often overlooked.

H.R. 2373: The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. The bipartisan Bill seeks “ To assist employers providing employment under special certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in transforming their business and program models to models that support individuals with disabilities through competitive integrated employment, to phase out the use of such special certificates, and for other purposes.” Subminimum Wage Under Section 14(c) o...

Scientific American Biden’s nominee exemplifies the agency’s pork-barrel, male-dominated past Advertisement President Biden’s nominee to serve as the next NASA administrator, former Senator Bill Nelson, has overseen the agency’s budget and operations for the better part of 40 years. The White House announcement of his nomination said that “Most every piece of space and science law has had his imprint” and that “In the Senate he was known as the go-to senator for our nation’s spa...

© Reuters/Pool Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan on Monday discussed water infrastructure-related provisions in the White House’s $2 trillion infrastructure package while participating in a virtual roundtable. Regan noted that the impacts of climate change frequently come in the form of “water stress,” be it flooding, droughts or sea level rises. “When our communities are in need or need us, I want to let you know that EPA stands by ... ready to help,...

Give to help Michigan good food entrepreneurs set up for success Healthy food for Michiganders by supporting Michigan entrepreneurs.Give now Michigan Good Food Fund CrowdPower Campaign Partner with us in a crowdfunding campaign to help food entrepreneurs connect with the Michigan Good Food Fund (MGFF), a mission-driven program that works with entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional banks. The fund prioritizes racial equity and working with businesses that offer healthy food in co...

COVID-19 vaccination clinic planned for Lealman community The COVID-19 vaccination effort underway across Florida has included efforts to make sure there is access to vaccines, bringing clinics directly to communities. and last updated 2021-04-01 23:24:23-04 PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The COVID-19 vaccination effort underway across Florida has included efforts to make sure there is access to vaccines, bringing clinics directly to communities. Now community leaders said there will be a clinic ...

Date Time CDC Announces $2.25 Billion to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities in Communities that are The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a plan to invest $2.25 billion over two years to address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related health disparities and advance health equity among populations that are at high-risk and underserved, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural areas. This funding represents CDC’s largest investme...

© Getty Images Like most Americans across the country, the Latino community and communities of color are ready to move on from the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the media has consistently reported, communities of color have felt the brunt of the pandemic and need immediate access to stimulus assistance and emergency financing.  For people who have lost their jobs and their small businesses, help in keeping the most important financial asset — the family home —...

(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a plan to invest $2.25 billion over two years to address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related health disparities and advance health equity among populations that are at high-risk and underserved, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural areas. This funding represents CDC’s largest investment to date to support communities affected by COVID-19-related health disparities. CDC...