October 07, 2013

Smoke-Free City

Sheelah Feinberg of the NYC Coalition for a Smoke-free City joins us to discuss her organization's mission to promote a tobacco-free society that benefits the health of all New York City residents. Then, Vienna Mbagaya will introduce us to the Invisible Neighbors Project - which is encouraging immigrants to join the community and share their stories.

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Percival's Place: NYC Coalition for a Smoke-free City Sheelah Feinberg and the NYC Coalition for a Smoke-free City believes that every NYC resident has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air where they live, work and play. They believe that it is unacceptable for NYC youth to be lured into a life of tobacco addiction, and they believe that every smoker deserves the support and resources to quit.
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Percival's Place: the Invisible Neighbors Project The Invisible Neighbors project allows immigrants to tell their own stories in their own words. It is the brainchild of our guest Vienna Mbagaya, who is an immigrant herself.
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NYC Coalition For A Smoke-Free City The NYC Coalition for a Smoke-Free City is a health advocacy group working to increase awareness around tobacco control. Partnering with community members, legislators, and health advocates, we support local efforts for effective and long-term change throughout NYC.

The Invisible Neighbors Project “The Invisible Neighbors” project aims to personify the immigrant by telling stories that highlight their roles as stakeholders in the community. It is an opportunity to join the conversation about immigration by shifting the perspective from the aggregated to a personal one.