Join gerontological scholars and allies on April 1st from 2:00-3:30 EST for a discussion on ways to address anti-Asian racism in order to contribute to individual and structural change through research, teaching and social justice advocacy. events.wayne.edu/2021/04/01/spe…

On Sunday afternoon in Minnesota, Daunte Wright was shot and killed by police after being pulled over, allegedly due to air fresheners hanging in his rearview mirror.

We are sick and heartbroken. In the closing days of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, Brooklyn Center police killed 20 year old Daunte Wright, another Black man, during a traffic stop. This violence is a basic part of police interactions with communities of color. It must stop.

"When will the American people realize what cellphone videos keep showing them, what body cameras keep recording...? Black and brown people’s defiance is not the problem. Our compliance is not the solution," @DrIbram writes: on.theatln.tc/JFF7Kr1

Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder. The demand for systemic and transformational change continues. We have work to do.

"There is no doubt that #Medicaid long-term services and supports #LTSS need updating and more funding." Forbes forbes.com/sites/howardgl…

A new report by the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston details the economic disadvantage experienced by older women blogs.umb.edu/gerontologyins…

A new report demonstrates the depth and scope of economic disadvantage experienced by older women living alone across the United States. It is documented in every state in the nation and only increases with age.blogs.umb.edu/gerontologyins…

My workshop on measuring racism is more than 75% full. I'll be discussing a research agenda inspired by the pioneering PRBA course, "Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Race and Ethnicity" ICPSR Summer Program. Tx @DrJaniceJ for inviting me to peek in now 15+ yrs ago.

Social work community, join us in urging Congress to make the Child tax credit permanent, fully refundable, and inclusive. Add your name to our letter here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

A2.MHAC created the Healthy Aging for All Guide to help our communities spark conversation + action around how to be more inclusive and equitable. Thx to @HRiAction Mass. Public Health for helping us test the guide in 3 communities #EquityInAgingChat mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/our-work/equit…

"One in six home care workers live in poverty, according to the White House, with just over half being women in Black and brown communities, according to a 2021 caregiving report from policy research firm PHI." #CareCantWait National Alliance for Caregiving CGraceTweet amp-usatoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.usatod…

There are significant disparities in health care access, health-related behaviors and health conditions among rural vs. urban older adults. More in the new paper by Olivia Dean, MPH and Beth Carter. spr.ly/6018JpOTo

Tying in to the theme of #gsa2021, the latest issue of GSA's Public Policy & Aging Report is titled "Addressing Systemic Inequities and Policy Deficiencies in the U.S." bit.ly/3oc029h

On age-friendliness - special issue from The Gerontologist Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Suzanne Meeks miragenews.com/scientists-off…

Looking forward to sharing the #agefriendly research going on at Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration Rutgers University School of Social Work! #SSWR2023

Join the AGESW Student Workspace! AGESW is excited to share that the AGESW Student Workspace launches this week on Thursday, March 2nd. Register now at: bit.ly/agesw-student-…. The AGESW Student Workspace is a great way to connect and progress on your current project goals.

Working on your dissertation? A manuscript? Finishing a reading or an assignment? You are invited to join the weekly AGESW Student Workspace! Open to all AGESW student members. The Student Workspace meets 12:30-1:30 EST. To register, click: bit.ly/agesw-student-….