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Ready for fireworks? Make sure you grab your masks and practice social distancing today, too! Happy Fourth of July!
COVID-19's impact on people living in poverty is tremendous. For black Americans, poverty rates are more than double that of white Americans. Mix the challenges of poverty with the challenges of racism, and you've created a lethal combo of pre-existing conditions for coronavirus.
Learn more about impacts of poverty and racism on black Americans during the coronavirus pandemic via @EconomicPolicy epi.org/publication/black-wo…
The digital divide doesn't end when the school year ends. Addressing this inequity is an everyday task. Join us to bridge the divide today.
As cities and states are in the first phases of reopening, it can be difficult to navigate how to maintain social distancing practices. Disagreements will arise, so it's important to figure out how to handle them when they come up. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
Self care has always been important, but it's critical to continue surviving these challenging times. What are you doing to take care of yourself?
"The risk of the spread of Covid-19 is clearly elevated at demonstrations...yet the tension between Covid-19 & the protests did not even occur to me...because as a black physician, I understand that the protests are the necessary medicine for both ills." nytimes.com/2020/06/14/opini…
Do you know the symptoms of COVID-19? The CDC recently updated its symptom list. It includes fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
Times like this are the best time to get involved with something you care about. Volunteer for an organization. Support a movement. Donate to a cause. Whatever you do, don't wait. Jump in today.
Here are 3 ways medical racism shapes COVID-19 treatment for black people
1. Black patients are more often denied testing & care for coronavirus.
2. Black communities lack access to testing & medical supplies.
3. Few governments are collecting & reporting data on race & COVID-19.
Want to learn more? Check out this article from @voxdotcom vox.com/2020/6/2/21277987/co…
"This loss means an increase in unaddressed 'racial inequality,' with countless opportunities for 'job creation, economic advancement, and longer-term wealth' disappearing."
vox.com/2020/6/10/21286759/s…
With our nation grappling the impacts of police violence and coronavirus, we must be honest about who bears the burden of these inequities. Black people are dying at disproportionate rates from COVID-19, and it is not due to chance.
California, tell us about the initiatives and organizations in your state that are doing their part to address the impacts of COVID-19.
It's times like this that it's more important than ever to be connected with those you love and care about. Dial them on the phone, send them a text, or schedule a distance meet-up. Get connected with your community.
It's always a good idea to do what you can to help the people around you. How are you helping those who need it most?
Date nights may be few and far between these days, but here's a way to turn those saved funds into something good.
Join us to #DonateYourDate and redirect your would-have-been dinner dates & brunch plans to donate internet and devices to those in need. communityvs.org/donate-your-…
Today as you honor those who have and do serve our country, take a moment of silence to remember the service members lost to COVID-19. Over 1,000 veterans and active-duty members have been lost to the virus.
To our service members, thank you for all that you do #MemorialDay2020
