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Published: May 22, 2019, 4:23 a.m.

This week Lauren gets new luggage and we talk about food deserts. 

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 Links to what we talk about: 

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What We\u2019re Sippin\u2019 On

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Weeksville Heritage Center

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Weeksville Heritage Center is a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th century African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn - one of America\u2019s many free black communities.  

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\u201cSave Weeksville and Save Brooklyn\u2019s Black History\u201d Campaign

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Crowdfunded over $260k at time of posting

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Goals: $200k to keep the doors open; $250k will additionally facilitate repairs; $300k allows to begin building an emergency cash reserve

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\u201cMen Don\u2019t Have Friends and Women Bear the Burden\u201d

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Want to start a Men\u2019s Group? 

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What is homosociality?

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#ImpactInfluencers

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National Bail Out (@nationalbailout)

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#freeblackmamas campaign

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We didn\u2019t even have space to get this deep, but you can learn more here about Black Codes of Bail, \u201chundreds of policies and practices that continue to criminalize, exploit, and control our people\u201d which further emphasize why NBO\u2019s work is so important.

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Plus: We Stan a Toolkit!

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Natalie Hampton (@natalie_evelyn)

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Founder of Sit With Us, a mobile app designed to promote a kinder and more inclusive school community. 

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Check out Natalie\u2019s TedxTeen talk, \u201cAll It Takes Is One\u201d

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Food Deserts

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Access NYC: Find help in NYC with food, housing, work and more.

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(Note: this site directs you to either be screened for eligibility and to apply \u2013 make sure you choose the one you want)

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USDA Food Desert Definition(s)

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Read more details about Lyft\u2019s Grocery Access Program in Washington, D.C.

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And lastly, read about the NAICS  here  

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