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Are State and Local Policies Addressing Community Concerns about Extreme Heat? A Case Study of American Indian and Latino Communities in Phoenix, Arizona

ContributorsBausch, Chrissie (Author) / Eustice, Kristi (Author) / Cook-Davis, Alison (Author) / Cruz, Imani (Contributor) / Cruz, Melina (Contributor) / Riddle, Paige (Contributor) / Frazee, Madison (Contributor) / O'Brien, Ellen (Contributor) / Quintana, Erica (Contributor) / Walmart Foundation (Sponsor) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Host institution)

Created2021-08

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This report examines community concerns and challenges related to extreme heat during a typical year and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It considers which policies have helped address these concerns and challenges and identifies potential opportunities to further support community members with the challenge of extreme heat. The report focuses specifically…

This report examines community concerns and challenges related to extreme heat during a typical year and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It considers which policies have helped address these concerns and challenges and identifies potential opportunities to further support community members with the challenge of extreme heat. The report focuses specifically on American Indian and Latino/a community members, given their disproportionate risk of experiencing detrimental impacts of extreme heat and overlapping risk factors for negative outcomes of COVID-19.

Phoenix, 1870-1970, in Photographs: (Reference Copy)

ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)

Created1970

Bank Book From the Bank of China

Created1958-12-30

Description

This is a bank book from the Bank of China in Havana, Cuba, that belonged to a man named J. Chan. Havana,1958.

Letter of Citizenship

Created1861-04-28

DescriptionJosefa Lam Chang, a Chinese immigrant born in Canton, was granted citizenship in Cuba. The Ministry of Foreign Relations's Doctor Armando Garcias Garagarza confirmed her citizenship. Changs's parents were named Wong Fi Cho and Secci. Also features a small photo of Josefa Lam Chang.

Citizenship Document

Created1951-04-10

DescriptionOscar Fong, a Chinese immigrant born in Canton, was granted citizenship in Cuba. The Ministry of Foreign Relations's Doctor Armando Garcias Garagarza confirmed his citizenship. Fong's parents were named Fong Con Gan and and Chuey Si. Also features a small photo of Oscar Fong.

Ship Record of the "Messenger"

Created1860

Description

Records for the ship, Messenger, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba This is a list of causes of death of Chinese settlers aboard the ship on its trip from Macao to Havana. Written in English.