AARP Serves Our Nation's Multicultural Communities Advocacy
Walking and Dancing the Multicultural Walk
AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Awards Ordinarily, I'm not the kind of guy who chooses to dance in front of strangers. But there I was, circling the room hand in hand with other audience members, led by a Native American dance troupe in Oklahoma City in October. The dance was part of an inspiring annual ceremony honoring 50 Native American elders, sponsored by . It struck me once again how lucky I am to have the opportunity to travel on behalf of AARP and witness firsthand so many of the remarkable projects we create. AARP Oklahoma’s has for nine years brought together representatives from all 39 tribes in the state, meeting in harmony to pay tribute to the wisest and most experienced among them. It’s a rare gathering, and I was proud to dance in their honor. The Oklahoma ceremony was an excellent reminder that, at AARP, we reach deeply into multicultural communities in ways that community members have told us best meet their needs. We learned that among , the danger posed by fraud is a particular concern. We now have videos exposing scammers’ tricks, available in Mandarin and Cantonese, in addition to web pages published entirely in Chinese. Tell Us What You Think
Write to Eric J. Schneidewind at AARP, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049, or email . Exploring healthier lifestyles has widespread appeal, which led to a cooking video featuring San Francisco chef Cocoy Ventura, known for creating light Philippine cuisine, and chef Martin Yan’s video sharing his recipe for healthy living by keeping a strong body, a happy spirit and a sharp mind — all tied to his Chinese heritage. In addition, Native Origins, a three-part AARP Studios cooking series featuring chef Loretta Barrett Oden, incorporates Native American culture with recipes inspired by healthy indigenous foods such as bison and salmon. As the 50-plus population grows more diverse, AARP looks forward to continuing to play a positive, vital role in addressing each community’s needs throughout life’s stages. Also of Interest
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