Safe, Affordable, Clean and Dignified Housing is Always the Key to Health

I grew up in California’s wine country with mild and wet weather throughout the winter. My family’s three-bedroom apartment would be mostly warm and cozy during those months but the bedroom I shared with…

Growing Old

I was raised in Harlem from birth, born at the old Women’s Hospital on February 17th, 1950. My most vivid memories from my childhood are from my home on 116th Street between 8th and Manhattan Avenue. Living there with my grandparents, parents, uncles and siblings was full of fun and joy.

The How’s, Where’s and Why’s of Lead

On September 26th, 2018 the Federal Government of the United States’ lawsuit against the New…

What would happen to health and housing in NYC if tenants had as much power as landlords?

People’s Climate Movement Mobilization Meeting Speech

WE ACT Intern Langa Sibanda gave an inspirational speech at the planning meeting for the 2018 People’s Climate Movement New York march for climate…

Transforming Community Spaces: Lessons from West Harlem Group Association

“When Architects and Designers specify better, healthier building products for housing renovations it can make a big impact on the lives of residents and provide concrete evidence for change.” — Alison…