Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project
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For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by Allies that capture community member experiences from South Central Los Angeles.
These collective poems, interviews, and narratives provide insight on the impacts of gentrification and displacement on the health of South Central residents.
Team Members: Alina Carmona, Mari Rivera, Francisco Soto, Ruth Rodriguez, Jeff Hampton & Justin Manuel (2nd Year)
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South Central Resident Interview: Richard (Identifies as a Queer South Central resident).
Do you know or think you know the definition of gentrification?
Yes. Gentrification is the reimagining of space. Usually this reimagination benefits white middle class straight men and those communities to access to education.
Have you ever lived or moved into a neighborhood that has gone through or was currently going through urban gentrification?
Yes. South Central specifically the university park area.
Have you experienced high levels of stress during the displacement?
Personally no, but I have seen other folks experience high levels of stress. As a result of rent insecurity. When development projects begin to happen in the community that increases the opportunity for rent to increase thus the stress levels begin to increases.
What is your opinion on rent increases?
Rent increases are detrimental to the community health. As rent increases income stays stagnant thus only creating anxiety and insecurity on rent affordability.
Has it been difficult for you to gain access to healthcare based on where you lived or currently live
Yes.
Have you experienced stress due to rent increases? Has this impacted your mental health? Has this impacted your relationships?
It is difficult to try to engage in relationship with anyone given the fact that the basic need of housing is always so unstable. For someone that has had to move because of rent increases there isn’t opportunity for said person to create rapport with community members and create a support system thus amplifying the stress caused by rent increases.
We will continue publishing the Public Allies, Los Angles TSP Interviews, Poems and Photos through June 30th.
Last Updated: June 19, 2018 by PALA Leave a Comment
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health Part 5
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project
ABOUT:
For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by Allies that capture community member experiences from South Central Los Angeles.
These collective poems, interviews, and narratives provide insight on the impacts of gentrification and displacement on the health of South Central residents.
Effects of Gentrification on Health
We understand that gentrification changes the landscape of a community and has deep impacts on housing, jobs and transportation. But what about Health? The infographic below shows how gentrification affects the health of community residents, as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Last Updated: June 18, 2018 by PALA Leave a Comment
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health Part 4
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project
ABOUT:
For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by Allies that capture community member experiences from South Central Los Angeles.
These collective poems, interviews, and narratives provide insight on the impacts of gentrification and displacement on the health of South Central residents.
Poem by South Central Resident
“My South Central” by Guero
In this world of pain
It seems everything is going to waist
violence and corruption
We end up shut down if we raise our voices
Shot for no reason
rights taken away dosnt matter the season
Cops shooting innocents
hunting season
Peaceful protest no type of change
Burn down the city now they hear our pain
Brown on brown crime black on black crime
its all the same
They dont wana see us unite
drugs alcohol and sex insirted in our brains
keeping us distraced this shit is driving me insane
Money is the root of all evil
Just look what it does to people
You give them all you got or the take out the desert eagle
Winter is cold but the streets stay hot
All you worry about is money and thots
Educate yourself no need to loose your thoughts
In this world of pain is easy to loose your frame
Trying to stay in your lane but all the corruption makes it hard for me to stay sane
We are all the same Brown black white catholic christian Muslim
They try to separate us killing our wisdom
We have to change the system…
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(sic)
Posted: June 14, 2018 by PALA Leave a Comment
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health Part 2
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project
ABOUT:
For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by Allies that capture community member experiences from South Central Los Angeles.
These collective poems, interviews, and narratives provide insight on the impacts of gentrification and displacement on the health of South Central residents.
Poem by South Central Resident
Poetry and Photo by I.O
Gentrification why you fucking up my lungs?
Like if I don’t have enough to deal with Train keeping me up at night
Alternating silence….
My stress level so high I just can’t keep quiet
I want change For my brothers and sisters
Not to have to worry about another gun shooting drive-by
Or the pollution that they drink breathe and eat
We’re just a Brown family trying to get by
Fuck gentrification! I’m out -I.O
Last Updated: June 14, 2018 by PALA Leave a Comment
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project
ABOUT:
For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by Allies that capture community member experiences from South Central Los Angeles.
These collective poems, interviews, and narratives provide insight on the impacts of gentrification and displacement on the health of South Central residents.
Team Members: Alina Carmona, Mari Rivera, Francisco Soto, Ruth Rodriguez, Jeff Hampton & Justin Manuel (2nd Year)
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South Central Resident Interview: Richard (Identifies as a Queer South Central resident).
Do you know or think you know the definition of gentrification?
Yes. Gentrification is the reimagining of space. Usually this reimagination benefits white middle class straight men and those communities to access to education.
Have you ever lived or moved into a neighborhood that has gone through or was currently going through urban gentrification?
Yes. South Central specifically the university park area.
Have you experienced high levels of stress during the displacement?
Personally no, but I have seen other folks experience high levels of stress. As a result of rent insecurity. When development projects begin to happen in the community that increases the opportunity for rent to increase thus the stress levels begin to increases.
What is your opinion on rent increases?
Rent increases are detrimental to the community health. As rent increases income stays stagnant thus only creating anxiety and insecurity on rent affordability.
Has it been difficult for you to gain access to healthcare based on where you lived or currently live
Yes.
Have you experienced stress due to rent increases? Has this impacted your mental health? Has this impacted your relationships?
It is difficult to try to engage in relationship with anyone given the fact that the basic need of housing is always so unstable. For someone that has had to move because of rent increases there isn’t opportunity for said person to create rapport with community members and create a support system thus amplifying the stress caused by rent increases.
We will continue publishing the Public Allies, Los Angles TSP Interviews, Poems and Photos through June 30th.
Last Updated: March 26, 2018 by PALA Leave a Comment
2018-2019 Applications Open Now!
Attention future community leaders!
The application for the 2018-2019 program year are now open!
The Public Allies, Los Angeles program is perfect for you if:
You are graduating from high school and want to gain some work experience.
You are interested in a career in non-profits.
You would like to learn more about your community.
You are passionate about making a difference.
Interested? Click on the flier below to download the full Application Packet!
Application Deadline is May 31st, 2018!
apply.publicallies.org
Last Updated: May 25, 2017 by PALA Leave a Comment
10 Resume Tips for Non-Profit Job Seekers
Whether you’ve already completed the program or are looking to be placed with one of our Partner Organizations, having an updated resume on hand is always a good idea. Check out these 10 Resume Tips for applying to a Non-Profit position.
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