Welcome to This Week in Equity Engagement on Twitter (TWEET) for the week of August 31, 2015. Since it’s Labor Day weekend, let’s start with some labor-related posts:
The UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education has several great resources about the state of the job market here in California and across the country.
#LaborDay2015 online tools: Interactive map, #MinimumWage inventory, & CA low-wage chartbook http://t.co/nz11RD2V2o pic.twitter.com/6GaQttVOxC
— Berkeley Labor Center (@UCBLaborCenter) September 3, 2015
The Center is also hosting a training session on strategic campaigns for community organizations.
Strategic Campaigns 2015: A 5-day intensive training for unions & community orgs, Oct. 19-23 http://t.co/Uw2EEtEFRq pic.twitter.com/U3sa6fTeQT
— Berkeley Labor Center (@UCBLaborCenter) September 3, 2015
Another great webinar from the American Public Health Association this week detailed how those who benefit from privilege often have a hard time recognizing it.
Racism structures a dual reality. -Dr. Jones #aphawebinar @PublicHealth pic.twitter.com/rlWFSUtB7w
— Drexel Global Engagement (@DrexelGlobal) September 1, 2015
Now that school is back in session, it’s important to remember the benefits of physical activity for students.
As school starts back, remember that #physicalactivity in school helps #academicachievement. Active kids learn better pic.twitter.com/hwSr7E7eQX
— ActiveLivingResearch (@AL_Research) September 3, 2015
And it’s important that counseling plays a bigger role than suspensions when it comes to school discipline.
Students need more counselors and less suspensions. http://t.co/xtik5SiUy8 #BacktoSchool #RethinkDiscipline. pic.twitter.com/wyiPma4zc3
— California Endowment (@CalEndow) September 4, 2015
Stigma is still a significant barrier to addressing mental health needs, but efforts are underway to address its impact.
Don't let #silence win. Join us and become a #StigmaFighter pic.twitter.com/qjUlt4jst7
— Active Minds (@Active_Minds) August 31, 2015
In two weeks there’s an important policy forum in Richmond on addressing childhood trauma.
Join @cdfca in Richmond for a conversation around childhood trauma. @TonyThurmond @RobBonta @CalEndow @calwellness pic.twitter.com/BzO44AEacm
— Alex M. Johnson (@AMJ_AlexJohnson) September 1, 2015
Here’s an interesting interactive resource from Public Health Institute that allows you to understand some of the social determinants of health driving obesity in your neighborhood.
Use data, visuals & stories to understand #SDoH that drive #obesity where you live: http://t.co/qXfVbqiG56 pic.twitter.com/pW2T1FEsX5
— PHI (@PHIdotorg) September 2, 2015
If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to register for the upcoming PolicyLink Equity Summit in Los Angeles.
Register Now! @policylink Equity Summit Oct 27-29 "All in for inclusion, justice & prosperity" http://t.co/QTu5VNc8BZ pic.twitter.com/ExmcZsDtrK
— Cal Wellness (@calwellness) September 4, 2015
And last but not least, Health for All efforts to expand coverage to all Californians regardless of immigration status are gaining support among voters…
A growing majority of Californians agree, #Health4All is the right thing to do! pic.twitter.com/z8k5CWoBBZ
— California Endowment (@CalEndow) August 28, 2015
…and our fellow advocates!
So true @natlowe! #Health4All & #SB4 will change the lives of thousands of undoc. AANHPIs! Sign #SB4 @JerryBrownGov! pic.twitter.com/IqFaoSr2Ft
— Leslie Toy (@ltoy_Health) September 2, 2015
Those are just some of the health equity twitter highlights from this week. If you have other examples you’d like to share, please post them to the comments section or send them to me at ddexter@cpehn.org and I’ll be happy to share them.