SUCKING THE BLOOD OUT OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUCKING THE BLOOD OUT OF OUR COMMUNITY I am so frustrated at the dramatic change our Latino West Side has succumbed to. No longer see Latino people walking down our neighborhoods; now, all I see is White Europeans (professionals/college students/preppies).  What is going on here? Gentrification in the making? A good example is 925-926 West Avenue. Is this building available for affordable housing, at least 30% of it?? NO!!!! Down the street on 10th Street/Virginia Street, we have a Methadone clinic, and most of the clients are not people of color. They are young and older white (Europeans) faces, and none speak Spanish. Can you believe that we are accommodating two hundred plus heroin addicts in this facility called, Alba De Vida (PROMESA.), a program funded by a New York City operation run by the brother who administers and heads the program on Virginia Street, based at the Hispanics United of Buffalo (HUB). Here is information I found based on my initial research: A 10th Street resident was going to the store with her 4-year old daughter and a heroin dealer offered her “Manteca” (heroin in Spanish). The resident reprimanded him and asked the dealer if he would please not mention those things in front of her child. The heroin dealer responded: “Business is business, I have to make money.” All she would replay is, “please, I want my family to stay and be safe.” This led me to the question: What has our Puerto Rican/Latino Councilman David Rivera (Niagara District Council), and his supporters, accomplished for our community?? I will tell you: Gentrification has taken over; and, a run-down and neglected public library was named after a well-known community leader, Isaias Gonzalez-Soto. I visit this Library regularly, and it needs a lot of repairs and renovation.  There is an election coming up in the 149th Assembly District. Please do yourself a favor: there are three candidates running in the primary on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020. Do not vote for JON RIVERA He has no ties whatsoever in our community. If you want to see a change for the better, vote for one of the two candidates – Adam Bojak or Roberto Quintana.  These two candidates really care about our lower west side community. Rivera was put up by the political machine, a machine sucking blood out of our community. We are ready for a real change!  Our COMUNIDAD is in jeopardy. Just look around and ask yourself: “What positive changes have Puerto Ricans/Latinos experienced in the last five or ten years? Where is our growth and development? I do not see it! Do you??? Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports SUCKING THE BLOOD OUT OF OUR COMMUNITY June 25, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More LATINOS DECLARE WAR ON THE CORONAVIRUS May 25, 2020/No Comments LATINOS DECLARE WAR ON THE CORONAVIRUS It’s March 14th, 2020, and I go to my Facebook page, which is always Read More THE FIGHT CONTINUES! March 25, 2020/No Comments THE FIGHT CONTINUES! Puerto Rico se Levantara, Como Siempre! I was inspired by Alberto O. Cappas to pursue community activism, Read More Load More End of Content.

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EN BUSCA DE UNA NUEVA NORMALIDAD Y REALIDAD

EN BUSCA DE UNA NUEVA NORMALIDAD Y REALIDAD En busca de una nueva normalidad y realidad: edificacion comunal Post-Covid 19 Aqui, Alla y Ahora Que es normal? Cual es la nueva normalidad? Los gobiernos y sus diversas cuidadanias en Latinoamerica, el Caribe y en nuestras comunidades en los EEUA piden forjar nuevas agendas de responsabilidad fiscal, comunal y politica. La saludbridad publica es uno de los temas que nos preocupa a todos. La reapertura de la sociedad civil y en politicas anti corrupcion debe estar basada en la transparencia. Necesitamos elaborar nuevas estructuras gubernamentales y enactar pautas, normas y leyes publicas que puedan proteger las contribuciones y dotaciones publicas. No es aceptable que las arcas publicas sean sujetas al partidismo y a la explotacion politica en nombre de la comunidad. Debemos trabajar juntos y exigir transparencia fiscal en los gastos y el apoyo que el gobierno preste a la cuidadania. Necesitamos poder frenar la propagacion y a la vez proteger la vida y la salud de todos los cuidadanos. Necesitamos balancear el poder de las ramas guberamentales y edificarnos a un nivel comunal. Esta es nuestra oportunidad de entender las causas socioeconomicas e instucionales que propagan las enfermedades cronicas desde la diabetes hasta la obesidad. Necesitamos trabajar junto a legisladores quienes entiendan el nexus entre la pobreza, la nutricion y las enfermedades cronicas. Es hora de frenar el drenaje de nuestra salud y nuestra vida colectiva. El hecho de un gran numero de victimas del Covid 19 sean latinas y afroamericanas no es solo una variable en el analisis! La negligencia institucional y la apatia a nuestras comunidades se reflejan en la alta incidencia de la diabetes, enfermedades respiratorias, asma e hipertension arterial no son solo numeros! Estas son personas y miembros de nuestras comunidades: ellos y ellas son nuestros familiares. Tome un momento, si no esta matriculado/a para el padron electoral y es cuidadano/a, es su deber registrarse y votar. Necesitamos edificarnos y darnos una oportunidad de calidad de vida, salud y educacion. Tome un momento, si esta matriculado/a indage cuales son las necesidades primordiales en su distrito congresional ademas de los servicios basicos: vivienda, empleo, educacion y transportacion. Tome accion, levante la voz y con su voto edifique su bloque, su edificio y su comunidad. No hay excusas! Adelante! Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are EN BUSCA DE UNA NUEVA NORMALIDAD Y REALIDAD June 21, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More ABBY’S PROMISE:UNA ORGANIZACION DANDO LUZ EN LA OSCURIDAD May 21, 2020/No Comments ABBY’S PROMISE:UNA ORGANIZACION DANDO LUZ EN LA OSCURIDAD  “Me prometo sonreir todos los dias!” dijo Abby Soto en vida, antes Read More ABUELITA Y LA MACHANTA: BREBAJES MEDICINAS Y ANCESTRALES April 21, 2020/No Comments ABUELITA Y LA MACHANTA: BREBAJES MEDICINAS Y ANCESTRALES Los brebajes naturales y herbales de abuelita son deliciosos y magicos. Segun Read More Load More End of Content.

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HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK

HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK In OUR WORLD NOW, human values are under attack. We feel overwhelmed, unsure what to do or where to turn. Many of us are fearful about which way our world is heading. Little by little, this toxic tide of hatred is rising around us, and the deep and vital principles that safeguard peaceful societies are at risk of being swept away. We must draw the line – and we can!! One of the ways is to overtake the media with a strong stand for Human Rights all over the world. The UN Human Rights Office upholds values that are the roots of peace and inclusion. Wherever we are, we can make a real difference. There are effective ways to counter this wave of debilitating inhuman approaches and to resolve worldly issues based on fear. We stand for greater freedoms, stronger respect, and more compassion. Help break the toxic patterns of a fearful world and embark on a more peaceful and sustainable future. We do not have to stand by while the Haters drive wedges of hostility — we can build bridges. You must be armed with hope, faith, determination, wisdom, and more courage than the Haters. We can raise our voices for decent values. Join us. The time for this is now. Let us know what you are doing, and we will gather your stories, and amplify your voice. Together, we can take a stand for more human values. Promote, Engage and Reflect…. Promote:  Read and share the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Make a video of yourself with a friend talking about why you believe human rights matter (e.g., non-discrimination, gender equality or freedom of expression). Share incidences where the approach to human rights was totally overlooked. Share incidences where the fearful approach could have been replaced by a better humanistic solution based on hope for all.  Promote stories on your social media about people who have stood up for human rights.  Engage:  If you see someone being harassed, bullied, or ridiculed, stand with and for them. If you know someone who is being harassed at work, school, or the community, stand next to them. Use social media to stand with people who are facing reprisals for defending human rights, activists, indigenous leaders, environmentalists, lawyers, trade unionists, journalists, etc. Educate yourself with efforts already in place and join them. Reflect:  What you can do: Hold thematic discussions/international conferences about the challenges of human rights, past and present. Promote peaceful solutions that are relevant and have the courage to hope and seek direction for betterment.  Create an award to recognize the extraordinary achievements in the field of human rights Per: https://www.standup4humanrights.org/en/events.html. Read More From This Writer All Post Culture Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK June 17, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING May 17, 2020/No Comments PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING 21st annual National Women’s Health Week, May 10 – 16, 2020, a national effort by the alliance Read More THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS April 17, 2020/No Comments THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS During these times of worldly crisis, it makes me appreciate things that money cannot buy. I Read More Load More End of Content.

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