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2020-05-30Picture of massive group of protesters in Toronto
This photo shows a large group of protesters in downtown Toronto. -
2020-05-30Having a Graduation during a Pandemic
COVID-19 impacted my senior year from the beginning and certainly still today. In my final year before college, students are given multiple opportunities that because of COVID, I was not able to do. To name some, my March of the Living trip got cancelled, my spring break trip with my friends got cancelled, the rest of my senior year got cancelled and put on Zoom, my graduation was very untraditional, etc. I attended Miami Country Day School for the last 12 years and I was so excited to get to walk and get my diploma in my own graduation. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, things were extremely different. At first, my school had decided to postpone graduation until December or COVID was not a huge impact to everyone's life. However, everyone fought and it resulted to an untraditional graduation. My school hosted for us a "drive-in" ceremony on the Barry University's campus. The ceremony was outside, everyone was social distanced, and the cars with family were lined up around the ceremony stage allowing my class to celebrate as a community. All families would honk for their friends and families. I say this ceremony was untraditional because everyone was able to decorate their cars with everything associated with their new school for the next 4+ years. I was extremely upset when I found out my graduation was going to be this way but it was by far one of the most special moments in my life. Even though I did not get the same graduation as everyone in the past years, I know that my high school did everything they could to make that moment extremely special because they know all the opportunities that we lost due to COVID-19. -
2020-05-30MAPP_MTL utilise le video mapping pour redonner de l'espoir dans les rues de Montreal
This story is about an organization called MAPP_MTL, which promotes projection mapping technology, projecting art onto buildings in Montreal with words and images of positivity. The project is called "Les messagers de l'espoir" (The Messengers of Hope). Cette histoire parle d'un organisme qui s'appelle MAPP_MTL, qui encourage la technologie de video mapping. Ils projettent des images et mots positifs sur les murs des immeubles à Montreal. Le projet s'appelle "Les messagers de l'espoir". Canada, Montreal, Quebec, art, technology -
2020-05-30San Francisco Street Photographer Captures Essential Workers in Masks
Street photographer, Alex Stemplewski, is working to capture photographs of essential fast food and retail workers across San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic. These TikTok videos show Alex visiting a variety of fast food and retail stores in San Francisco and capturing stunning images of the people he encountered at each location. -
2020-05-30
The Coolest Masks of San Francisco
TikTok street photographer Alex Stemplewski created a video of a project he started as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. He approaches strangers wearing fashionable masks and asks to take their photograph. The result is a stunning time capsule of life during coronavirus. -
2020-05-30Budget Cuts in New York...But not for Police and Prisons
This article highlights (at least for me), where our nations priority lay. Educational services always take the brunt of our nations cuts. It is so unfair to our children. Don't they know that education spending will decrease the need for prisons? -
2020-05-30Bad River Band of Chippewa Call for Community Feedback for Project to Purchase Tiny Homes Used as Self-Isolation Locations
“The Bad River Tribe intends to apply for the HUD ICDBG-CARES Grant to further prepare, prevent for, and respond to COVID-19 in our community. The purpose of this notice is to seek and consider feedback/comments from the community prior to finalizing the project proposal which is due June 1, 2020. The proposed project will include purchasing tiny homes to serve as isolation locations since the Tribe has high rates of overcrowding in homes. By creating spaces for COVID-19 positive community members to stay, the risk of spreading to family members and the community will be lowered.” Geographic Location is Ashland, Wisconsin -
2020-05-30Citizen Potawatomi Nation Schedules a “Tentative” and “Fluid” Wellness Center Reopening
“The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has been working tirelessly to develop a plan to re-open the FireLake Wellness Center and other tribal services. We are continuing to work on the safest and most productive ways to open our facility while maintaining the social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety precautions.” Phased re-openings advertised. -
2020-05-30Reopening Surprises
As states rushed to reopen, there were multiple warning signals put up by scientists and concerned citizens about the unforeseen consequences. There was a reassurance by politicans and those in positions of power that things would be handled properly, and that the idea of a second wave was a ridiculous thought. As states have reopened, cases have surged, and I don't think that I am the only that is not surprised. -
2020-05-30A Garden Grows in Danville
At the start of the Bay Area's shelter-in-place orders, there was a lot of uncertainty about the food supply chain. Given that we live with a couple of high-risk individuals, we wanted to ensure that we had access to fresh food without risking exposure to COVID-19. We quickly got to work and planted squash, tomato, pumpkin, peppers and pea plants. We involved our children from the beginning and have had a lot of fun gardening as a family as it has brought us comfort and has been incredibly therapeutic during these trying and uncertain times. Preparing Garden Soil: March 28, 2020. Plants Begin to Sprout: April 15, 2020. A Garden Grows in Danville: May 30, 2020. -
2020-05-30“The Top U.S. Coronavirus Hot Spots Are All Indian Lands”
“If Native American tribes were counted as states, the five most infected states in the country would all be native tribes, with New York dropping to No. 6, according to a compilation by the American Indian Studies Center at U.C.L.A.” -
2020-05-30Listen to Science, Not the President Sign
During the CVID-19 pandemic, a sign reading "Listen to Science, Not the President" hangs in the window of a home in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. -
2020-05-30LB Saints Food Store to Reopen
A sign hanging in the door of LB Saints Food Store informs customers that they will reopen June 1. LB Saints Food Store had been closed due to the pandemic. -
2020-05-30Timeline of Trump's Actions During the Pandemic
A huge timeline of Trump's statements and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic hung on the exterior wall of a home in New Orleans, LA. -
2020-05-30Happy Mother's Day Sign
A painted sheet reading "Happy Mother's Day Mom I Miss You! Love, Nathan" hangs from a fence in the Bywater neighborhood. -
2020-05-30Culinary growth
Although the virus is raging, and we can only isolate ourselves at home, but we still need to eat well, and having a rich diet is a safeguard for our bodies. -
2020-05-30Neighbors in Oakland Enjoying a Socially Distanced Outdoor Movie
At our intentional living community in Oakland, CA we set up a socially distanced outdoor movie on our lawn. We watched Top Gun and spent time together while still maintaining a safe distance and adhering to health guidelines. -
2020-05-30Hospital Wristband
My elderly mother had to go to the emergency room. As a visitor I was screened at the entrance, asked several questions about my health, exposure to Covid-19, and recent travel. Nothing like this has ever happened to me in a hospital before. I'm glad they are doing this, but it was sobering. My community has not been hard hit by the pandemic, and it's hard to remember sometimes that this invisible virus is always potentially present. This object was a tangible reminder. -
2020-05-30Estado de Emergencia #dia76
El presidente @MartinVizcarraC informa sobre la situación del Estado de Emergencia en el #Día76 y las acciones que realiza el Gobierno para contener la propagación del COVID-19. En vivo: http://ow.ly/z8Ar30qL5rz -
2020-05-30EFECTIVO POLICIAL CAE EN LA PUERTA DE HOSPITAL
El hecho ocurrió en el Centro de Salud de Salaverry en Trujillo. El policía retornaba de almorzar pero al presentar malestar en su salud decidió acudir al centro médico más cercano, su malestar empeoró justo cuando llegaba a dicho hospital y cayó tendido al suelo. En estos momentos se encuentra siendo atendido en el centro de Salud, donde también se le realizará la prueba para descartar el coronavirus. -
2020-05-30
CIUDADANO AREQUIPEÑO SE DESVANECE EN FERIA ITINERANTE
En Arequipa exactamente en el distrito de Miraflores un cuidado que fue a realizar compras de alimentos de primera necesidad, en una de las ferias itinerantes que realizan las diferentes municipalidades de Arequipa se desvaneció en pleno mercado , intenta pararse y pide ayuda. Las personas alrededor se alejan y los trabajadores de seguridad solo le indican "que no se mueva que ya viene ayuda" para el pero el sujeto intenta caminar sin éxito y vuelve a caer, el cuidado muestra también signos de tos seca y dificultad para respirar. -
2020-05-30
COVID 19 EXPERIENCES
Okay, this whole coronavirus got me feeling both anxious and relaxed at the same time. I know it’s contradicting, but the reason I feel this way is because an immature part of me wishes this pandemic to reach something higher so it would give it that movie-style feel to it. Sort of in the way the movie “World War Z” depicted that a virus from China had gotten out of control and went to wipe out most of humanity by turning it into fast, zombie like things that only seeked to find an uninfected human to bite, and move on to the next. But then again, I come to my senses and realize that it’s not what I want; I don’t want the destruction of the world as I know it. And even though I know this pandemic won’t go to those great lengths, I just sort of want my “normal” life back, that is, back in school, back with my friends or whatever. On the other hand, I feel relaxed too, as the pressure of the monotonous school routine is not there anymore, I feel free. -
2020-05-30Adios
The image portrays a single man of unknown origin standing upon an empty void. Though a beautiful sight lies in front of the man, he decides to look down whilst saying his farewell. This image relates to the pandemic because of the feeling that it conveys. The feeling of having such a beautiful sight be plagued by a farewell. Just like the events of March 6th, when a message from the district gave students a 3-week "vacation" of online school. The thought of no school is exceptionally exciting, but the thought of saying farewell to your friends would plague the moment. -
2020-05-30Cooking during quarantine
I’ve always avoided cooking in the kitchen with my mom and brother. I abhorred cooking and making a mess in the kitchen. Yet ever since quarantine, my opinion has changed. During the beginning of my quarantine, I made a list of goals for myself. One of them was to learn new recipes in the kitchen. I was a bit hesitant at first due to fearing mistakes and ruining the food I was preparing. I started off by making simple recipes: omelettes, pancakes and such. I made plenty of mistakes and got frustrated with myself, but mom was always there to encourage me and bring guidance. Then I began to make more complex recipes like seafood pasta and Mexican style costillas de puerco. Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience and I grew to enjoy cooking so much more than before! Here are some pictures of food I made recently (the pizza was kind of a fail, but my dad enjoyed it). -
2020-05-30Stuck At Home
Like many others, quarantine has dramatically shifted everyday lives from enjoying the virtues of going out to having to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus. Personally, I am very anxious and tired of having to stay at home every single day, hoping that everything returns to normal so I can go out with my friends and go to school. But, I realized during the early stages of quarantine, that I should be contributing to help keep out country safe by staying at home. Everyday I am saddened that many of the hobbies and everyday activities I used to enjoy are now unreachable. Many things that I anticipated such as my sport's season, getting my driver's license (my behind the wheel appointment was cancelled), and spending time with friends have been taken away from me. However, there are many of those who do not think the same as me, and find themselves going out leisurely without a care for what is going on. Many of these people believe that this virus is a myth, and if not they are people who are selfish and only care for their own pleasure. This meme I attached to this story is a great depiction of what is going on; people are continuing to go out even though there are plenty reasons they should not be. With people continuously going out for unjustifiable reasons, the virus will never seize to spread. Everyone's lives are affected by this virus, whether it be families witnessing loved ones dying, being unable to pay off bills and rent due to the loss or discontinuation of jobs, and children, who should be going to school and experiencing life, having to be stuck at home. People need to realize that this situation does not revolve around solely themselves and understand that their actions will only result in delaying the process of flattening the corona virus case curve. -
2020-05-30MN kind people
After MN get violate protest, people wear a mask giving food and supplies to involved people. -
2020-05-30A Curfew in the City of Los Angeles
Even the Corona virus did not force the City of Los Angeles to declare a curfew. The massive revolt event makes it. -
2020-05-30Los Angeles Shuts Coronavirus Testing Centers Due to George Floyd Protests
The public health implications of the George Floyd protests are interesting and scary to consider. Shutting down COVID-19 testing centers in one of the country's largest cities will surely have an impact on managing the pandemic which still rages on. However, the protests of George Floyd's death are an important development for social justice and advocating for reforms. I worry for the safety and health of everyone involved in the protests as well as the public health implications of not testing for the virus in one of the country's largest cities. It seems almost impossible to strike the right balance in this case. -
2020-05-30
Personal Journal May 23-30, 2020
I am sharing this journal in hopes of being able to look back to it in the future. I felt so overwhelmed by working from home when COVID-19 started to rock the world and I didn't journal. Now that school has calmed down and I have temporarily relocated to Fargo, ND I decided to share my story. North Dakota is quite open compared to other states and has been for quite some time. -
2020-05-30Life Didn't Stop for COVID-19
While COVID-19 kept many at home over the last few months it didn't stop the inequalities and injustices faced by many across the United States. Many protestors in Fargo, ND marched through the city while also wearing their masks and being aware of social distancing protocols. The two women pictured, Janna and Marissa Diggs are a mother and daughter who are relatives of my mother. -
2020-05-30
My Room
I am staring at my computer right now writing this story as an online assignment. It is worth 20 points, but does it matter now? The pandemic had put everyone in quarantine and made the CA school system a pass/ no pass grade system. A couple of weeks into quarantine already, maybe it's the 9th? or is it the 10th? I've lost counts of days and time as the clock ticks and my door remain shut. People outside my window seem not to care anymore because they're...well they're outside. People are protesting against lockdown and that doesn't really help with the infection rate. My thought on this is simple, population control. Whether it be man-made or just nature doing its thing. Still, I remain to be in my room. Weeks have gone by that I didn't step foot outside and my mom began to grow some concern. But not that I didn't want to go outside, I couldn't. The online assignments are dropping like crazy and seem to have no end. I remembered the day my doctor said to give myself only 2 hours of screen time. Now I am just on my devices the moment I woke up to the moment I sleep. Sometimes I just stare at the walls and just try to keep myself entertained by coming up with little story or skit that I might write a script for. Other times I just sleep. It was heaven, sleeping that is. I've begun to sleep more and more but soon, that got boring as well. My desk is really messy, and my piano is piling with finished or unfinished homework. Oh, also I'm running for my class president! Made rap video and a lot of people liked. Right now it got around 1,650 views on Instagram, so that cheered me up. Looking around my room once more as I am writing this, I just realized that there's a lot of paper on my wall. Most of them are reminders and the others are just random script Ideas. To describe my experience during COVID-19 in one word it would be "Messy". My room is messy. The people outside protesting are in a way "messy". The people afraid and scrambling for supply are "messy". The politicians are "messy". The world is in a mess. But It is what it is. -
2020-05-30
AP Tests
All year my classmates and I have studied and worked in order to ace the AP tests. However due to quarantine we were unable to take the normal AP tests and had to take the online version. One year of work was graded with 1-2 essay(s) which is completely unfair. Due to the essays covering only a small portion of the year my classmates and I were annoyed. During the actual tests there were different prompts, all varying in difficulty, which is unfair. Many people often had trouble with the whole experience and there are several classmates that have to retake the test. The AP tests this year was a doozy yet I’m glad it is over. Hopefully a vaccine comes out soon and this pandemic ends because the future looks so hopeless. -
2020-05-30How Native Americans Are Fighting a Food Crisis
“Getting to food has long been a challenge for Pine Ridge residents. For a lot of people, the nearest grocery store is a two-hour drive away. Many rely on food stamps or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, a federal initiative that provides boxes of food (historically lacking in healthy options) to low-income families. Diabetes rates run very high. The coronavirus crisis — one case has been reported on the reservation — has only made access to food harder, as shelves of the few groceries empty out, shipments of food boxes are delayed because of supply chain disruptions, and hunting and gathering are restricted by government regulations and environmental conditions. But the Oglala Sioux, like many other Native Americans across the country, are relying on the practices — seed saving, canning, dehydrating — that their forebears developed to survive harsh conditions, with limited supplies.” -
2020-05-30LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I'm 'unwanted'
This short video discusses the plight of a LGBTQ person who is forced to return to an unaccepting home environment after losing her job due to the pandemic. This is another example of the ways that Covid-19 has impacted the LGBTQ community in struggles unique to the community. I never even thought about this as a potential problem because I am fortunate enough to have a family that accepts me for who I am. It makes me worry for LGBTQ youth who were able to move out on their own and get away from a toxic home life. -
2020-05-30Wisconsin's LGBTQ communities recognize, celebrate Pride Month despite COVID-19 limitations
With the Covid-19 outbreak, the LGBTQ community is still finding ways to celebrate Pride Month. In Wisconsin, the gay night club "This Is It," has been live steaming drag shows and other organizations are exploring ways to still celebrate Pride despite the impact of Covid-19. I'm looking forward to potentially joining a virtual pride event and interested in how it would work. With the advent of technology things are much more accessible than they used to be and I'm glad people can still participate in some way. -
2020-05-30US Cities Fear Protests May Fuel New Wave of Virus Outbreaks
The death of George Floyd has sparked massive protests in the US, this article discusses the danger of protests as Covid-19 continues to spread. The cruel irony being that Covid-19 is disproportionately impacting black Americans. I worry about the impact that this will have on the spread of the pandemic, but the pandemic almost feels like an overlooked issue in this context. The rage and upset following George Floyd's death is palpable, and many people likely do not care about the potential ramifications of Covid-19 as a result. -
2020-05-30Military base mask enforcement sign
Before entering the PX at Fort Bragg there is a sign displayed telling visitors that a facemask must be worn to enter the premises.Even though some states are opening up and facemasks are being used less and less the military base is held to a stricter standard. -
2020-05-30Difficulty tracking COVID-19 in nursing homes.
Many nursing homes in Michigan are having trouble finding accurate numbers for COVID-19 infections. Michigan has not released numbers for coronavirus deaths by individual nursing homes. -
2020-05-30Exercise in Quarantine
One of the main constants during shut down has been the ability to still work out. My barre studio has gone above and beyond, converting their in class studios to daily virtual classes over zoom and continually checking in making challenges to motivate everyone to continue to stay healthy, even at home. My daily barre class has become an important part of my day, where I don’t think about work responsibilities, parenting, the state of the world or anything else that can become overwhelming. And my muscles have never looked better! -
2020-05-30Summer Time
Relatives from Mexico were supposed to visit during the summer since they were finally granted access to visit the United States. Unfortunately, those plans have been canceled and it is truly upsetting. They've never experienced a fun day at the beach due to how they live in the very center of Mexico, the city, and we wanted to make the most out of this opportunity they were given. -
2020-05-30Bureau of Federal Prisons Covid 19 Modified Operations
Routines and processes are changing everywhere due to the pandemic. Prisons are no different. This document lists the federal prison system changes. -
2020-05-30Beach Time
This is supposed to represent how some of my relatives from México were supposed to visit us this year (summer vacation). They finally have the ability to visit us and since they live in the city, center of México, we wanted them to visit the beach for the very first time. -
2020-05-30Fargo, ND Rally for George Floyd - Masks Left Behind
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, MN. Since then, riots and protests have rocked the United States. Most recently, a protest took place in Fargo, ND on May 30 beginning at 10 am. As I write this the protestors have just moved from gathering outside the police station to marching down one of the busiest roads in town. I just find such irony in the fact that just weeks ago people were marching outside state capitols about their freedom being taken away as they were being asked to wear masks. Today, while marching for equality for all people, masks are being handed out and worn by almost all attendees. These protests have so far remained peaceful. -
2020-05-30My Kitchen table has become my office!!!
I am at my table for 7 hours working from home and as well as doing coursework since the pandemic started. It’s is a shift from being in a school building both professionally and academically.