Muslim and Jewish artists of Kensington make music together amid Middle East conflict * Brooklyn Paper
Jewish and Muslim musicians in Brooklyn come together for a jamming session at a local restaurant.
The lunch event aims to unite the diverse neighborhood of Kensington and build bridges between the Muslim and Jewish communities.
The event was organized by Arts & Democracy and Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY), two non-profits focused on community organizing and local arts. [ more ]
Turning Doctors into Climate Health Advocates Is Good for Patients
Teaching doctors about climate change advocacy can empower them to take action.
Health care providers who participated in a climate change fellowship felt more confident in addressing climate change and making a difference. [ more ]
Community, supe call for Safeway to stay in SF's Fillmore
Members of the Fillmore Black community are organizing to save their Safeway grocery store.
The community plans to negotiate with Safeway, explore legal action, and potentially form land trusts to protect the store and surrounding land. [ more ]