Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses
Posted on 08/09/23
Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.
Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older, and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated more than $150 billion in revenue. By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.
There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:
- Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.
- Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.
- Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.
Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.
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Notice (8): Undefined index: state [APP/Model/Event.php, line 338]Code Context'$ne' => ['$state',Globals::$currentTown['state']$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. 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'$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/09/23 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/black-owners-success-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $150 billion in revenue.</a></span></span> By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.<br><br>There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:<br></p><ol><li>Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.</li><li>Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.</li><li>Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.</li></ol><p>Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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(int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/09/23 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/black-owners-success-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $150 billion in revenue.</a></span></span> By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.<br><br>There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:<br></p><ol><li>Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.</li><li>Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.</li><li>Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.</li></ol><p>Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/09/23 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/black-owners-success-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $150 billion in revenue.</a></span></span> By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.<br><br>There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:<br></p><ol><li>Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.</li><li>Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.</li><li>Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.</li></ol><p>Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/black-owners-success-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $150 billion in revenue.</a></span></span> By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.<br><br>There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:<br></p><ol><li>Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.</li><li>Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.</li><li>Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.</li></ol><p>Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/09/23 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/black-owners-success-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $150 billion in revenue.</a></span></span> By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.<br><br>There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:<br></p><ol><li>Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.</li><li>Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.</li><li>Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.</li></ol><p>Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( 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=> '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/09/23 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. Since 2012, black owned businesses have generated <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/black-owners-success-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $150 billion in revenue.</a></span></span> By supporting equal pay and Black-owned businesses, Black communities become stronger in terms of economic growth, job creation, and financial security.<br><br>There are many ways to support equal pay and Black owned businesses in your community:<br></p><ol><li>Build your awareness of local Black-Owned businesses and make a point to shop there.</li><li>Spread the word to friends and family about your favorite Black-owned businesses.</li><li>Organize events and activities to promote Black-owned businesses, thereby fostering a sense of community and support.</li></ol><p>Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals have equal pay and economic security success.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: 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array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.<br><br>Black 50+ workers have faced significant wage disparities compared to their white colleagues, even when performing the same job with the same level of skill and experience. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/the-u-s-essential-workforce-ages-fifty-and-older.html#:~:text=Well%20over%20a%20third%20(37.3,are%20age%2060%20or%20older." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over a third of the U.S. essential workforce are ages 50 and older,</a></span></span> and of that group black workers are the most likely to be categorized as essential. However, Black essential workers earn significantly less compared to other races because of legislation, pay transparency and issues with diversity within workspaces. Despite this disparity, Black workers continue investing in themselves and their abilities by creating black owned businesses.<br><br>According to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/who-owns-americas-businesses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Census Bureau</a></span></span>, there are an estimated three million Black-owned businesses, and the number is rising. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b9614681f6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b9614681f6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676b96146a7cd-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1735020000 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AKST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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