Improving Quality of Life in Minority Communities | Comcast Newsmakers

Improving Quality of Life in Minority Communities

Al Valentine, 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania

Posted Feb 12, 2019

100 Black Men was created more than 30 yrs. ago to improve the quality of life in minority communities. How far have they come and what more remains to be accomplished? Al Valentine, President of 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania talks with host Sheila Hyland about the organization's progress. Recorded at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. PGH100BM.ORG

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

#Pennsylvania #General Interest

Other videos hosted by Sheila Hyland

Mentoring Programs for Children in Bucks County

Mentoring Programs for Children in Bucks County - 3:42

Rachel Kurtz, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County describes different mentoring programs offered through Big Brothers Big Sisters and how they are fine-tuned to meet the needs of the Bucks County Community. Recorded March 5, 2020.

'In Focus: Women's Leadership & Empowerment' Highlights

'In Focus: Women's Leadership & Empowerment' Highlights - 1:00

Throughout Women’s History Month, Comcast Newsmakers spotlights advocates who strive to advance female leadership and empowerment. From creating opportunity for Asian American women to lead in Congress, to ensuring gender equity in America’s tax code, explore conversations with leaders from the National Women’s Law Center, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and more.

The ‘Be Heard Act’: Addressing the Impact of #MeToo at Work

The ‘Be Heard Act’: Addressing the Impact of #MeToo at Work - 6:36

Since 2017, sexual-misconduct allegations against high-profile people have made headlines globally.

Gaylynn Burroughs of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights discusses the impact of the #MeToo movement and the implications of proposed landmark legislation.

The Health Care Crisis in America’s Jails

The Health Care Crisis in America’s Jails - 5:22

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 2 million people living with mental illness are held in America’s jails, with many stripped of their federal healthcare benefits.

Brian Namey of the National Association of Counties discusses efforts currently underway to address the jail health care crisis.

Inspiring Young Women to Lead

Inspiring Young Women to Lead - 6:26

Women are running for political office in record numbers at all levels, from municipal to federal.

Debbie Walsh of the Center for American Women and Politics shares how her organization is engaging new generations of women in political leadership.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Women: Advancing Leadership in Congress

Asian American and Pacific Islander Women: Advancing Leadership in Congress - 5:16

A record 20 Asian Pacific American members were sworn into the United States Congress in 2019, yet no women were represented in this group.

Madalene Mielke of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies discusses her organization’s efforts to increase female AAPI representation in Congress.

Loading...

TYPE A KEYWORD AND PRESS ENTER TO SEARCH:

OR EXPLORE SEGMENTS BY TOPIC:

COMMUNITY

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

EDUCATION

GENERAL INTEREST

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

LOCAL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY