Share Your Voice Today!
Black Zones Project
We’re looking for Black adults in Fulton and Gwinnett County to join a community-driven project focused on closing the life expectancy gap in our communities. If eligible, you’ll use Streetwyze, a community mapping website, to share stories about your neighborhood. Complete the pre-survey and post 5 stories to receive a $50 gift card!
Streetwyze Introduction
Streetwyze is a community-powered platform that allows residents to share their experiences, map neighborhood assets, and identify local needs in real time. By capturing community insights, the platform helps organizations and leaders make more informed, community-driven decisions that support equitable solutions.
What Is the Black Zones Project?
The Black Zones project is a partnership between the Digital Organizing Power Building and Engagement Labs (DOPE Labs) and Hight Health working, focused on improving Black health and longevity in Fulton and Gwinnett counties.
Are You Eligible to Participate
To participate in the Black Zones Project, you must be 18 years or older, identify as Black or African American, and currently reside in Fulton County. Eligible participants are required to attend a Black Zones Project session, either in person or virtual, to create their Streetwyze account. Attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory to be eligible to receive the $50 gift card incentive.
Need In Person Help?
Attend our Black Zones Project Sessions!
Black Zones Project Sessions
May 28th | 6 pm - 7 pm
Location TBD
Attendance is mandatory to be eligible for the $50 gift card incentive.
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Before you map your stories, you must attend an in-person or virtual session to create your Streetwyze account.
If you do not attend a session and create your account during that session, you will not be eligible to receive the $50 gift card.
June 10th | 6 pm - 7 pm
Black Coffee Atlanta
1800 Jonesboro Rd SE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
What Your Participation Looks Like
Before You Map Your Stories and Receive Your $50 Gift Card, you have to make a Streetwyze account!
Complete the Survey
Complete a brief screening and demographic survey.
Map Your Stories
Share at least 5 stories about your neighborhood by using either text, audio or video.
Share Your Lived Experiences
Showcase Your Community
Share what you see in your community.
Help Your Neighborhood
Share what helps and supports your neighborhood
Highlight Challenges
Share what challenges people in your community face.
Guided Questions for Prompting
Use these questions to help guide your prompting when mapping your 5 stories!
1. “What particular places, spaces, resources and local experiences help you and other Black people in your neighborhood live long, healthy and happy lives?”
2. “What brings you joy in your neighborhood?”
3. “What makes this place so special?”
4. “What changes over time have made things better or worse?”