 | W.E.A.C.T Social and economic impacts are well documented concerning the global gentrification affecting communities. Discriminatory land use and zoning decisions, impinges on communities of lower income and people of color with little access to resources and information to combat the rush to urban development. This is clearly the case for the Village of Harlem in New York City. Harlem residents of low-income face high occurrences of caner, asthma, diabetes mental health concerns. WEACT, a community- based environmental justice organization advocates the health awareness and environmental consequences of a massive gentrification process due to begin in Harlem. Charles Callaway of WEACT spoke at a recent town hall meeting concerning the gentrification of Harlem, stressing the severe environmental impact awaiting Harlem should the 125th street proposal passes New York City council. |
 | Classy Craftsman, updated and refinished, in central Seattle This conveniently located Central Seattle Craftsman home just invites you and your guests in: it is very nicely appointed throughout with rich refinished wood floors, updated kitchen with gas cooking, entertainment deck overlooking the spacious backyard and garden area, designer color schemes, updated bathroom with glass block windows, utility room, and more. So much potential in the bonus den with closet / 3rd bedroom, 805 square foot unfinished basement, and L2 zoning. Come visit and call this home. For more information: www.ScottPriceHomes.com |
 | Manassas, VA "Immigration" Billboard In Manassas, VA Mr. Gaudencio Fernandez put up a billboard, complaining about "injustices" against "immigrants" in Prince William County. Of course, Mr. Fernandez, who has a very liberal interpretation of US laws, seems to have even less concern for local regulations, like zoning laws or construction permits. Here is the full text of his billboard: "PWC and Manassas City The National Capital of Intolerance. European American exterminated millions of Native Americans in order to steal America, they were the first illegal aliens. European Americans have a 500-year history of rape, theft, murder, slavery, artificial borders, "Jim Crow" laws and deportations of Native Americans. Since 1866, the KKK rode at night to torture, lynch and kill blacks, Native Americans and other people of color. Today the actions of PWC. and Manassas City Council are similar to the colaboration between local governments and the KKK in the 1900s. On 2-25-08 Manassas City Mayor Douglas S. Waldron said "I am proud that finally we came to an agreement with PWC to implement 287g because we care about our community." What community?! 287g. is an agreement with immigration and customs enforcement to detain and question Native Americans by police officers at their discretion. PWC and Manassas City persecute us with our own tax dollar$, because European Americans would rather have a ghost town than live among Native Americans. They ignore our voices, they ignore our civil and constitutional rights. There is no democracy...stop the persecution. We demand equality and justice for all. We will not be your slaves of the 21st century." |
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