COVID and the Black Community: Health Inequity and Poor Outcomes
Black communities across America are seeing disproportionately poor outcomes from COVID-19 and Indiana is no exception. We discuss reasons a
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No Title, No Problem: Land Rights with Digital Maps, Social Media
Yuliya Panfil was quoted in a TRFN article on how governments are embracing digital evidence in order to establish property claims.
Groundswell: Bridging the Gaps
In this week’s installment, New America Local spotlights nonprofit initiatives, community solidarity, and a makeshift COVID-19 hospital.
Americans Are Trying to Shelter in Place—But They May End Up Losing Their Homes
The pandemic is threatening housing for millions of Americans. Cities and states are leading the way in protecting them.
COVID and the Black Community: Supporting Black Businesses
New America Indianapolis and The Indianapolis Recorder discuss Black business and COVID-19 with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and leaders.
Groundswell: How Communities Are Rising to Meet the Pandemic Head-On
The New America Local team is proud to launch Groundswell, a weekly roundup of COVID-19 initiatives taking off in their own communities.
COVID and the Black Community: Communication in Times of Crisis
Takeaways from Session 1 of the New America / Indianapolis Recorder Series
I’m just sayin’: COVID-19 will exacerbate economic ills of Black residents in Indy
Indianapolis is already a tough place for Black residents, economically and in terms of health. COVID-19 has made it worse.
The Other Side of COVID-19
Behind the headlines on corporate profits and social distancing, low-wage workers and their communities face a double threat.