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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…

Reflecting on MLK’s Dream of Conquering Materialism by Creating Healthier Communities and Good Jobs

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…

My Experience With Corbin Hill

My name is Castedy Castro, I’m sixteen, and I live in Washington Heights. As a WE ACT intern for a few…

Fight Back Against Trump’s Climate Agenda by Giving to Anti-Racism Grassroots Orgs

A Flint Water Crisis in the Halls of Congress

Congressional staffers in Washington, DC have more in common than they’d like…

The Hidden Danger in Children’s Toys

Each year, I buy my little cousins birthday gifts. When searching for the perfect toy, I consider factors such as how age appropriate the toy is and if it improves their mental development. However, I never thought I would have to consider the toxicity of the toy…

Excerpt from “‘If I Pay Rent, I’m Gonna Smoke’: Insights on the Social Contract of Smokefree Housing Policy in…

WE ACT on Capitol Hill