Training initiative puts focus on serve and protect By Gwendolyn Craig A woman contacted Maj. R. Anthony Oliver, commander for the New York State Police in Ray Brook, seeking advice. Her son was about to take his driver license test. She asked … [Read more...] about Policing for community
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Outdoor Afro helps people of color find their Adirondack comfort zone
By Brandon Loomis Peggie Allen has seen “the look” that some white people make when they see a Black woman such as her at a mountain or lakeside resort. It’s a quizzical look, she said, and it says, “What in the world are you doing … [Read more...] about Outdoor Afro helps people of color find their Adirondack comfort zone
Advancing Adirondack inclusivity at John Brown Farm
Advocates reflect on welcoming strategies at historic site anniversary and Juneteenth celebration By Brandon Loomis It was the mountains, woods and trails that first drew Benita Law-Diao to the Adirondack Park a few decades ago. It didn’t … [Read more...] about Advancing Adirondack inclusivity at John Brown Farm
Adirondack Experience, Wild Center partner on diversity efforts
By Gwendolyn Craig Two Adirondack Park museums are working to make the area more welcoming for people of color, with the help of state and federal grant funding. In January 2020, the Adirondack Experience museum in Blue Mountain Lake and The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Experience, Wild Center partner on diversity efforts
Adirondack Diversity Initiative looks to double its budget
Executive Director: More staff needed to support police reform, diversity training and educational work By Gwendolyn Craig Budget negotiations for 2022 are underway and within Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal is additional funding for the … [Read more...] about Adirondack Diversity Initiative looks to double its budget
2020 EXPLORED: Diversity, anti-racism
A conversation around race and diversity was elevated in the Adirondacks--and throughout the country--in 2020. The Adirondack Diversity Initiative, already well under way with the addition of a dynamic director Nicole Hylton-Patterson in 2019, … [Read more...] about 2020 EXPLORED: Diversity, anti-racism