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Limited seats, it's filling up fast. Don't miss out, register now and reserve your FREE tickets for the 2025 Black Men's Brain Health Conference, hosted during Super Bowl Week at Xavier University of Louisiana, #NewOrleansLA Time: Feb. 4-5, 2025 Register at: http://BIT.LY/2025BMBHC XULA NOLA Share it with your friends and repost it so we can spread the word! Inspiring Quote by Viola Davis - EGOT award-winning actress, philanthropist, and CEO/Co-Founder of JuVee Productions & @JVLmediallc "Mental Health is our “silent” crisis. There is no shame in speaking out and seeking help". Speakers and Moderators: Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt, Deborah Stroman, Ph.D. CLU, Lavaedeay Lee Eric Griggs, MD, Doris Molina-Henry, Harold Neighbors, Dr. Charles Windon, MD, Thomas LaVeist, Ozama Ismail, Amy Thierry, LaKeisha Williams, Dinithia Sampson, Kathleen Kennedy, Brian L Turner, Ph.D., Walter Breaux, III, Delores Hurst, MMC, Stephen Hall, MPH, Anderson Sunda-Meya, Robert L. Newton, Jr., Leonardo Seoane M.D., F.A.C.P., Desiree Byrd, and Roland J. Thorpe, Jr., PhD. Sponsors: Alzheimer's Association® AMERICAN BRAIN COALITION Harmony Biosciences NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) Arizona State University Duke University Health System UNLV Sports Innovation Institute University of Nevada-Las Vegas Dillard University Xavier University of Louisiana The National Institutes of Health Tulane University School of Medicine Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Cleveland Clinic NFL Alumni Association NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF)

We are looking to grow our team of Farm Apprentices and seeking candidates who have a deep passion for food justice and want to make an impact in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood! Requirements: - Must have a strong interest or experience in agriculture, gardening, community engagement, or related fields. - Work will be almost entirely outdoors and candidates must be able to lift up to 45 lbs and perform farm related tasks involving standing, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods. - Comfortable working in a multicultural environment, with people of all backgrounds. - Must be between the ages of 16-24. Availability: - Flexible work schedule, Saturday availability is required. - Minimum weekly requirement of 8 hours. Other preferred qualifications: - Local to the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. - Other language proficiencies are a plus. What you get out of the experience: - This is a paid position at $20.25 an hour. - Hands-on job training in urban agriculture, non-profit management, and community building. - Take home fresh, locally grown vegetables. - Networking opportunities with other organizations and agencies. Link to the full job description: https://lnkd.in/gRHDDxMV To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Location: 1 Diana St, San Francisco, CA 94124 Farm Website: https://lnkd.in/gBV9R9M3

We’re hiring! NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research is currently accepting applications for multiple positions. View the current openings here: https://lnkd.in/ecrG3JMB #NIHAging #JobOpportunities #Hiring

🌟 Join Us for the MUARG Conversation Series! 🌟 We are excited to announce the first event of the 2024–2025 Semester 2 MUARG Conversation Series! Title: ‘Civic Engagement among Foreign-Born Older Adults in Europe’ Speaker: Professor Sandra Torres (Uppsala University) Date: 16:00–17:00, Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Location: Room G30/31, Arthur Lewis Building, University of Manchester Population ageing and the numerous crises faced by Western democratic states over recent decades are societal challenges demanding social scientists’ attention. This lecture will present the current state of later-life civic engagement research, urban studies-relevant data, and participants’ survey responses regarding their socio-demographic and participatory characteristics. It offers insights into how neighbourhood-related characteristics impact civic engagement and how the potential of ageing societies could be unleashed to facilitate older-age active citizenship. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in meaningful discussions! ☕ Tea and coffee will be provided. 📅 Open to everyone interested in ageing, both academics and members of the public. 🔗 Register now to join us for the MUARG Conversation Series! https://lnkd.in/e4wCP9TS Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) The University of Manchester #MUARG #UniversityOfManchester #CivicEngagement #AgeingSocieties #SocialSciences

I am excited to share that my latest research has been published in Health Equity Journal! This publication, titled “Navigating Hostile Workplaces and Educational Spaces in Health Services and Policy Research,” critically investigates DEI within the professional climate of health services and policy research and sheds light on the lived experiences of those from ethnoracially minoritized groups. HUGE thank you to the study participants for your time and vulnerability during the focus groups. Thank you for trusting us with your stories! 🤎 I am so grateful for the support of my co-authors, Kevin Q. Graham, Ph.D., Carmen Mitchell, PhD, MPH, Tongtan Chantarat, and Michelle Ko, MD, PhD; assistance from AcademyHealth's Margo Edmunds, PhD, FAMIA and Angelica Rodriguez; and feedback and technical support from Dr. Chandra L. Ford and the faculty and student affiliates of the UCLA Center for the Study of Social Justice, Racism, and Health and Dr. Ninez Ponce and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. This work wouldn’t have been possible without your dedication and expertise! You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gS2EBzVQ #ThisIsPublicHealth #HealthServicesResearch #DisciplinarySelfCritique #PublicHealthWorkforce

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert: Join the LYRIC Team! 🌟 Are you passionate about creating social change and amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ youth? LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center) is seeking a full-time Outreach and Communications Coordinator to help us strengthen our impact and connect with our vibrant community. 📝 About the Role: As the Outreach and Communications Coordinator, you will co-create and implement LYRIC’s communications strategy, manage our digital and print channels, and foster relationships with community stakeholders. You’ll have the chance to highlight LYRIC’s mission to inspire positive social change through education, career training, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQ+ youth and allies. ✨ What We’re Looking For: 2+ years of nonprofit communications experience Strong writing, design, and social media skills A commitment to social justice and anti-oppression principles Passion for supporting LGBTQ+ youth and creating inclusive, youth-centered spaces 💼 Why LYRIC? Comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching, and wellness benefits Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays (your birthday included!) Union membership with OPEIU Local 29 Professional development opportunities 📍 Location: In-person, San Francisco, CA 💸 Compensation: $30.58/hour (non-negotiable) 🚀 Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team dedicated to fostering healthy and empowered LGBTQ+ youth. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gGbDFFjm #CommunicationsCoordinator #NonprofitJobs #LGBTQYouth #SocialJustice #JoinOurTeam

📢📢 !Submit now! 📢📢 You can now submit to our #4SSeattle24's full range of conference modalities: 1. Paper submissions for open panels 2. Closed panels 3. Roundtables 4. Meet-ups 5. Making & Doing, Zine festival! Deadline: January 31, 2025 Website: https://bit.ly/3BtgXPh

Advancing sociological scholarship among the public is crucial to the integrity of the discipline. That’s one of the reasons why ASA honors an individual with its annual Public Understanding of Sociology Award, given to an ASA member or group of members who have made exemplary contributions to advance the public understanding of sociology, sociological research, and scholarship among the public. These contributions may include community work, public engagement, contributing to policy and practices, translating sociological knowledge into the broader public and more. The award may recognize a contribution in the preceding year or for a longer career of such contributions. Consider nominating a colleague today! The deadline for nominations is Jan. 1, 2025. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/evDAhk_P. #ASA #sociology #awards

Don’t miss the opportunity to share your work with fellow sociologists at the ASA 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, taking place from August 8-12, 2025. In line with ASA President Adia Harvey Wingfield’s theme, “Reimagining the Future of Work,” we are inviting submissions for papers, extended abstracts, courses, preconferences, symposiums, and workshops.   Please submit your proposals through the online portal by February 26. Read the full Call for Submissions here: https://bit.ly/ASA2025Call. #ASA #ASA2025 #sociology #research #professionaldevelopment #annualmeeting