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Sankofa Circles for Community Building
We’d love to hear from you to best plan our Sankofa conversations to reflect the expressed needs and priorities of Pittsburgh community members.
1.
How many opportunities do you and others in your neighborhood have to participate in your community's celebration and practice of Black/African American/Africana history and culture?
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
2.
Do you feel you and others in your neighborhood have the opportunities and resources you need to practice Black/African American/Africana history and culture?
Yes
No
Unsure
3.
How much access do you and others in your community have to the following opportunities?
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Quality education
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Quality job
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Quality affordable housing
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Financial growth
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
4.
How much access do you and others in your community have to the following?
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Clean air
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Clean water
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Clean soil
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Healthy food options
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
5.
How much access do you and others in your community have to the following?
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Clean parks
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Green spaces
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Recreation
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
Community spaces
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
6.
How much access do you and others in your community have to transportation options to get around your neighborhood or the city?
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
7.
How safe does your community look and feel?
A great amount
Some, but not enough
Little, hardly any
None
8.
Which of the following do you think your community or Pittsburgh needs to improve the lives of Black residents? (Select all that apply.)
Educational opportunities for adults
Educational opportunities for youth and children
Affordable and quality housing
Better paying jobs
Opportunities to own businesses
Better safety and security
More access to healthy food
Better access to parks and green spaces
More access to art and culture
More access to recreational activities
Better political leaders
Better leaders of community organizations
Transportation
More access to mental health resources
Something else
9.
What is your contact information if you want to be entered into our raffle and receive an invitation to participate in an upcoming Sankofa Community Circle discussing ways to build stronger black communities in Pittsburgh?
Name
Address
City/Town
State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code
Email Address
Phone Number
