TPA TALKS WITH RASHID WILLIAMS, BLUE ZONES PROJECT

Cameron Starkes and Serenity Robinson interview Rashid Williams and discuss the Blue Zones Project.

• Discussion how they work with places like grocery stores, schools, and worksites to make healthy choices easier, specifically examples at grocery stores and schools

  • Focusing on policies around walkability and traffic calming

  • Engaging the community through organizations

  • Why the Durkeeville area was targeted, mentioning the zip codes 32208, 32209, 32210, 32244

  • Rashid's personal connection to the Durkeeville neighborhood

    Discussing the Blueprint Youth for Change Summit on March 16th to amplify youth voices

• • 7:37 - 8:33 Activities planned for the summit like jiu-jitsu, boxing, video gaming, art therapy

  • 8:33 - 9:39 Organizations involved like Performance Academy, JAMS, Hearts for Minds, Hanley Foundation

  • 9:39 - 10:23 Details on the gardening activity led by Miss Sylvia

  • 10:23 - 11:49 Importance of Durkeeville's rich history and Black community before the Civil Rights movement

  • 11:49 - 12:58 Desire to preserve Durkeeville while allowing growth, highlighting strengths, empowering residents

  • 13:02 - 14:26 Rashid's background and motivation to empower youth

  • Being the first Blue Zones city prioritizing youth, partnering with youth organizations

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