The Center for Brooklyn History joined NYC Racial Justice Commission chair Jennifer Jones Austin, who is CEO and Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), for a one-on-one conversation with acclaimed journalist and newly appointed Dean of Columbia School of Journalism Jelani Cobb, about our entrenched racism, this moment in the national conversation, and moving the needle forward towards meaningful change.
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Understanding Toxic Stress and Trauma: Brain, Body, and Behavior
Everyone experiences stress, but there is a point in which prolonged exposure to adversity can cross into trauma. Interpersonal violence, racism, systemic oppression, and/or persistent community neglect can all be […]
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2022 FPWA’s Educational Opportunity Scholarships
FPWA announced today that they are awarding $40,000 in college scholarships to sixteen low-income junior and senior college students to support them through graduation.
NYC Elected Officials Support FPWA’s Voter Education Campaign
FPWA launched a campaign to generate public awareness and understanding of the three racial equity ballot proposals put forth by the NYC Racial Justice Commission.
New York City’s fiscal year 2023 adopted budget achieves gains for human services
New York City’s fiscal year 2023 adopted budget achieves gains for human services Total funding remains below last year levels amid falling federal funding On June 13, 2022, the New […]