New Urban Arts, the Demographics

New Urban Arts

Zip Code: 02907

While looking though the New Urban Arts statistics of their enrolled participants and also looking at the zip codes they serve, I noticed several similarities and differences amongst the two. One thing I noticed is that the population based on race/ethnicity is predominately not white. Knowing that historically people of different races/ethnicities are oppressed by society (government, business, etc.), I am making the assumption that the residential buildings are mainly apartments and multi-level family homes. American FactFinder didn't have listed the people who don't identify as male or female, the website only showed the percentage of the population who identify as male and female. 

Knowing that the poverty rate nationally is 34% and seeing that 02907's poverty rate is at 31%, that is almost at the national level. The similarities between NUA and 02907 are astounding, specifically about the closeness in the race/ethnicity category. I wanted to add in the LGBTQQ statistic that NUA has, but I couldn't find the zip code statistic on the web. I can't wait to hear wha the guest speaker has to say about NUA during class.

Talking About #BlackLivesMatter

"'BLACK LIVES MATTER' is not a hate group its simply a group of tired individuals who are fighting for equality and justice..."

- Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement

"This movement is not saying black lives matter more than anyone else's. It's saying black lives should matter, but the way that our justice system, our media, and our police have been operating suggests that they do not."

- 4 Black Lives Matter Myths Debunked

These are the two quotes that I believe explain the #BlackLivesMatter movement to its fullest capacity. This movement started after the tragic death of Trayvon Martin and grew into an international movement. The #BlackLivesMatter movement spreads empowerment to young black men and women and encourages them to stand up against inequality in the media, government, and law enforcement organizations.

I cannot adequately explain the #BlackLivesMatter movement without fearing that I am going to say the wrong thing and someone take it the wrong way. I want to learn more about this movement and its origins, its goals, and its vision.


My question about #BlackLivesMatter is: What can I do to help?