Activism & Advocacy

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Senior Planet Habla con…Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin habla exclusivamente con Senior Planet sobre su interés en el arte Chicano, comó el envejece con actitud y la última vez que él vio a Tommy Chong.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Senior Planet Talks to…Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin talks exclusively to Senior Planet about his interest in Chicano art, aging with attitude and the last time he saw Tommy Chong.

Monday, December 27, 2021

Get Social – and Volunteer

Volunteering is good for your community – and for you! Read one Senior Planet volunteer’s story, and learn about volunteering’s physical, social and emotional benefits.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Santas Who Look Just Like Me

Bringing Santas of color to the community gives people an opportunity to see themselves in the Christmas narrative.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Ify Nwabukwu: From Pain to Purpose

Ify Nwabukwu, Founder/Executive Director of the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association turned pain into purpose and received the 2022 AARP Purpose Prize.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Loretta Ross: Activist and Professor

At 68 years old, Loretta Ross, an acclaimed activist and professor is just beginning to scratch the surface of her prime.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Evite las estafas de inmigración

Conozca los trucos de lo/as estafadore/as de inmigración que utilizan un patrimonio compartido y sitios web falsos para extraer dinero e información confidencial.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Avoid Immigration Scams

Learn the tricks of immigration scammers who use a shared heritage and phony websites to extract money and sensitive information.

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Alex Harsley’s Fourth Street Photo Gallery

A pioneering Black photographer talks about his life, his mission and his art.

Monday, June 21, 2021

Joan Price and Dr. Jane Fleishman Discuss LGBTQ Eldership

What’s it like to ‘come out” as an older person? What are the challenges? Joan Price talks to an expert and author.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

SAGE: Helping LGBT Elders Stay Viable and Visible

Learn why some LGBT+ seniors are going back in the closet – and about some exciting and relevant programs coming to Senior Planet.

Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Lessons of COVID: Equity for All

The recent observance of World Health Day reminds us of the health inequities facing minorities revealed by COVID-19.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Redefining Retirement Earns a Prize

A retiree who used her passion for service to help found a Museum…and an unexpected honor.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

It’s Easy Being Green on Earth Day — And Beyond

It’s easy being green on Earth Day, say these Senior Planet participants – you can even sing along!

Monday, April 5, 2021

Amp Your Internet!

Live in a “digital desert?” Here are some tips to amp your internet connectivity.