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Did You Know?: The History of the Term "Inner City" and Its Discriminatory Origins
Did You Know?: The History of the Term "Inner City" and Its Discriminatory Origins Although "Inner City" is often used interchangeably with "urban area" or in reference to low-income regions within cities, most Americans are unaware of its origins ...
Gentrification: Stories From the Frontlines of Change and Injustice
Gentrification: Stories From the Frontlines of Change and Injustice "There are a lot of empty places." The replies were interchangeable when asking New York City locals what they believed was the biggest problem plaguing their city. The responses the...
Gentrification: How "Urban Renewal Projects" are Displacing and Erasing Diverse Communities
Photo by Ben Allan. Gentrification: How "Urban Renewal Projects" are Displacing and Erasing Diverse Communities Urban renewal projects are often advertised as renovations to improve city safety and quality of life. However, the result is quite the op...
Exploring Food Deserts
Exploring Food Deserts By: Hannah Pittman Take a second and think about the nearest grocery store to you. Can you walk there? Do you drive to the grocery store? Is there fresh produce and foods available there? Are they affordable to you? For me, the...
How Food Insecurity Impacts Nutrition
How Food Insecurity Impacts Nutrition By: Jaden Petrus “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Food insecurity is a direct result of inadequate inc...
