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Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum Focus Group Activity
This survey was developed to gather information that will be helpful in planning Black History Month programming and get feedback on your interest and engagement in community events.
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1.
What word/phrase would you use to describe your community?
Welcoming
Supportive, collaborative
Up-and-coming, inspiring
Healthy, walkable, bikeable
Affordable, accessible, equitable
Friendly, happy
Multi-cultural
Adaptable, innovative
Crowded, uncomfortable
Under-developed, challenging
Expensive, gentrified
Needs improvement, problematic
Other (please specify)
2.
What do you think contributes to a healthy community? Pick your top 3
Housing options/affordable housing
Access to green spaces/parks
Employment options
Equitable access to resources such as hospitals, social services, schools, libraries, etc
Public art and entertainment venues
Transportation-close to RT, or biking and walkable spaces
Food access-restaurants and grocery stores
Other (please specify)
3.
How do you engage in art and culture?
4.
How do you engage in health and wellness?
5.
When was the last time you attended an art and culture event?
1 week ago
Up to 3 weeks ago
1-2 months ago
3-5 months ago
6 + month ago
6.
What barriers do you experience when trying to engage in community events? Pick your top 3.
Cost
Transportation
Time conflicts
The event(s) do not relate to me/not interested in the subject or theme
Not family friendly
Other (please specify)
7.
How do you get information about community events? Pick your top 3.
Social media
Website
Flyers, newspaper, or other print media
TV or radio promotion
Online newsletter or email blast
Word of mouth
8.
How do you celebrate Black History Month? Pick your top 3.
Attend festivals/public celebrations
Spend it with family/friends
Attend church or other faith based event
Take the opportunity to learn more about it-reading, watching a documentary, attend a lecture
Support Black-owned businesses
Celebrate with food or ceremony
I do not celebrate Black History month
Other (please specify)
9.
What are some activities or components that would make for an AMAZING Black History Month event? Pick your top 3.
Free admission
Live music, dancing, cultural performances
Variety of food vendors
Art exhibition, tour, or display of historical artifacts
Vendor marketplace with retail, craft, resource or other services
Hands on artmaking
Lectures, guest speakers, viewing documentaries
Family-friendly including activities specifically for children ages 0-5, older youth, and seniors
Giveaways, free swag
Other (please specify)
10.
What other kinds of events would you like to see MORE of in your community? Pick your top 3
Cultural performances
Live music concerts
Family-friendly
More free admission events
Larger annual festivals
Smaller events happening more often
Youth based/educational
Specifically for senior citizens
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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