The People’s Dictionary
The People’s Dictionary
This dictionary is meant to help illuminate more of the words and terms used in the People’s Plan and to give community members an additional outlet to engage with the information and ideas presented in the plan itself.
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Jose Avalos, a worker from the food industry, is a long-time resident of San Bernardino who has lived in this community for 19 years. Jose describes pollution in the city as a major issue:
“I definitely believe that the air is making us sick, there are more trucks and...
A cycle of addiction and drug dealing resulted in multiple arrests and incarceration for Nache't. Growing up with a strong Christian upbringing she says, “I would bring Jesus to prison and sing to the inmates and even sang at the request of the prison guards.” She ...
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