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  2020-06-03

  Covid Birthday

  My 21st birthday was just a few months into lockdown. Like millions of other people, something I was looking forward to was affected (not ruined) by the pandemic. There were so many instances of things changing due to the circumstances that we had to stay positive about how we viewed the adjustments. Thankfully I was still able to see my friends although we were keeping our distance. In the photo, you can see all of my friends and I standing far apart from each other in my yard. This was just one pandemic event of many to come.
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  2020-06-03

  The Survival of an LGBTQ+ Community in the Bible Belt During the Age of Covid-19

  Deep in the Ozark Mountains lies the small resort town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This community relies heavily on tourism, shopping, and the many natural spas erupting from within the Ozarks. This community is also home to a thriving LGBTQ+ community in the heart of the Conservative Bible Belt. As Covid quickly enveloped Arkansas and restrictions were placed on activity, Eureka Springs and the LGBTQ+ crowd suffered. While there is a strong Queer population in Eureka Springs, the area is home to a strong evangelical crowd. This article details how the LGBTQ+ community took greeter precautions to protect against Covid, while the Evangelical crowd largely disregarded the pandemic entirely. Covid truly resurfaced a tremendous divide amongst the population of Eureka Springs which had, for the most part, been stable. The nature of pandemic regulations and the adherence or neglect of these regulations spilled over into the greater conflict between Evangelicals and the LGBTQ+ community, an occurrence that would otherwise be non-existent without the presence of Covid-19. This article highlights that while Covid seems to have the primary grip over our lives at the moment, we must be conscious of the impact Covid can have on other areas of life, deep-seeded conflict, and the general safety of vulnerable groups.
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  2020-06-03

  Protests During COVID

  A few months into the quarantining period, protests for the Black Lives Matter movement began all across America in response to the recent unjust violence against African Americans. From my apartment balcony I was able to see the protests in action as they went through my neighborhood, capturing a moment that I thought would be relevant in history for years to come.
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  2020-06-03

  Take the Pledge

  I regrets speaker's name but remember the impact of her words at the Black Lives Matter protest held in Anderson, South Carolina. This speaker talked about the importance of peace and understanding when joining arms with brethren and allies during pivotal times. I remember her walking off the platform and wishing I could her more. Overall, her speech was fierce, firm, and empathetic to us and the cause. Her call to action by asking the audience to take a pledge embodies to true spirit and essence of Black Lives Matter protest.
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  2020-06-03

  Banner Health launches telehealth in all hospital COVID-19 units

  A press release from Banner Health announcing that hospitalists and specialists at all 28 Banner Health hospitals now can conduct virtual patient visits on COVID-19 units. This greatly preserves personal protective equipment (PPE) and allows for greater efficiency and patient and staff safety in these busy patient care units.The next phase of this telehealth technology rollout is underway at Banner Health Emergency Rooms.
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  2020-06-03

  Black Lives Matter Rally in Calgary Alberta

  This is a photo I took during one of Calgary’s Black Lives Matter marches in the Summer of 2020. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, people took to the streets all over the world, not just America – In Calgary Alberta in particular, the death of George Floyd forced Canadians to critically look at our own law enforcement and state institutions, which were borne out of Canada’s colonial past. Not pictured in this photo would be the flags of numerous Indigenous nations, in particular the Mohawk nation – as in Canada and in America, the Black Lives Matter Movement synthesized itself with the cause of Indigenous sovereignty, as a means to combat white supremacy. During these marches, people who were antagonistic of the BLM movement stated that these marches were a threat to ‘public health’ as they believed protestors were marching mask less, this is not the case as evident in this photo. Organizers and random protestors were handing out masks, hand sanitization stations were set up with food, water and wipes. Signs were provided from the organizers to each marcher, if one did not bring their own. During this event, there was limited police presence as they maintained their distance from the large body of protestors which covered several streets. From what I recall what happened, I went with my friend Quinn, we showed up and found a place in the large crowd and listened to several speakers in the center of body of protestors (You can’t see it in this photo but it is directly center, behind the foliage). After the several speeches which took place, the organizers lead the people through a march downtown, to city hall. To my knowledge, there weren’t any instances of violence or confrontations with police – however I do remember there would be some agitators who would appear every now and then to yell at the protestors, or carry racist signs – I didn’t see this in particular, but saw photos of people doing so. This photograph would be beneficial to the social justice collection as it depicts the black lives matter movement of Calgary Alberta, Canada as fore mostly a window into the unique Canadian experience and similarly to how protests were conducted during a pandemic.
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  2020-06-03

  Social graduation: UBC virtual graduation ceremony

  Here is how UBC's personal invitation to their virtual graduation ceremony from the summer of 2020.
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  2020-06-03

  "Medical Workers hoping to recieve PPE hand-me-downs from riot police"

  This photo shows a masked woman with her arms raised in front of the riot police.
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  2020-06-03

  Alberta Recession

  This story is an example of the kind of recessions formerly rich provinces are facing.
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  2020-06-03

  Gerry and George Savoring Life after COVID

  This story talks about the ordeal that two people went through with COVID and how they are now enjoying the simple pleasures in life. They are no longer taking for granted the simple things. This is important to me because it's a stark reminder of how easy life can be taken and how we should not take for granted the ability to enjoy the simple moments in our ife
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  2020-06-03

  Final Day of Distance Learning

  My 6 year old finished her kindergarten year at home due to COVID 19. Her teacher put together a "yearbook" for her as well as a "class ring" and a gift. My daughter's first year of school was not what she nor I expected but her teacher was fantastic and made the best of it.
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  2020-06-03

  The Ribbon Handkerchief

  At the beginning of the pandemic my family was afraid to go out because mom works at a retirement. We were afraid of unknowing contract COVID-19, passing it on to her and then her passing it on to the elderly residents at her work. Most of our weekend activities involved going out: shopping, hiking, visiting friends. Since we couldn't go out save for a few exceptions we needed to find new activities to fill our spare time. Which led us to old hobbies. When I was younger, my mom and I would do needlecraft together but when I entered high school I decided I was too busy for that. We packed all the supplies up and stowed them away in the closet. Since we had nothing else to do, we got out our old supplies and dusted them off. We didn't have many patterns or other supplies left but we did have a few things. One of the few things we had was an old handkerchief embroidery kit, an old gift to my mom from one of my aunts. This particular kit involved ribbons, something I had never worked with before. The handkerchief took longer to complete than it probably should have, especially since it was such a small area, but I got it done even if it wasn't perfect. Although it was such a small thing, working on this handkerchief helped take my mind off of things and alleviate my boredom for at least a little while.
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  2020-06-03

  Tweets from San Antonio's mayor Ron Nirenberg throughout June, 2020

  These series of images are tweets from or about San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg and his administration's response to COVID-19 and the social justice movement triggered by the murder of George Floyd throughout the month of June. These images illustrate the way local government mobilized to disperse political, economic, and medical information through social media. These also give insight into how the Mayor and his administration participated in the dialogue about systemic racism in San Antonio and across the United States. Information such as public and private programs, COVID-19 case statistics , protests, warnings to remain vigilant amid the reopening of the state, and where to get tested for COVID.
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  2020-06-03

  "Notice to Reschedule 2020 Annual General Council and Elections"

  "It is with great pleasure that the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma can announce that we have not had any confirmed positive cases of COVID10 among our tribal members or employees. After many discussions and lengthy conversations, it has been decided to postpone the 2020 Annual General Council and Elections until June 27, 2020... Attached is the approved resolution (Resolution I-20-42) declaring a General Emergency allowable under Article VI Section 1 in the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution."
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  2020-06-03

  Dining Out at Yard House. They Opened!

  The restaurants were all closed for in-store dining after 3 months! My husband and I decided to go and eat out for the first time in about the same amount of time. We went to Yard House in Rancho Mirage. Every other booth was blocked off to ensure social distancing. The food was excellent, and it felt quite special. One very weird aspect was that, since they are a sports bar, they were expected to show sports on the televisions that are all around the restaurant. Looking closer, I saw that they were playing games that were decades old. That was depressing and a reminder of the current state of the world.
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  2020-06-03

  "ON Health Services COVID-19 Update"

  "There were six new cases of COVID 19 illness identified at the Wah-Zha-Zhe Health Center 6/2/2020. All were employees of the Osage Nation. Additional testing was performed and immediate quarantining or self-isolation was instituted for those with identified “close contact “including other employees. The test positive employees were sent home. At least one employee attended the funeral and outdoor election event on 6/1/2020. We have been in contact with the Oklahoma State epidemiologist regarding testing or other indicated measures to be taken for those who attended those events and are working with them in this endeavor."
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  2020-06-03

  "2020 Proposed ICDBG CARES Project"

  "Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Tonkawa Tribe is in need of temporary shelter for those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (quarantine), those who have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting test results and those who are homeless during this event."
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  2020-06-03

  Protests spark fears of new COVID-19 surges

  Excerpt from article: As demonstrators flooded streets across America to decry the killing of George Floyd, public health experts watched in alarm - the close proximity of protesters and their failures in many cases to wear masks, along with the police using tear gas, could fuel new transmissions of the coronavirus.
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  2020-06-03

  Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston, COVID Resources

  Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston offer resources for legal, medical, unemployment, housing, and economic support on their COVID response webpage . This document is in English and the site also offers translations in Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. While the world shut down for the pandemic, ICE continued to detain and deport immigrants here in the US, and the Black Lives Matter movement's response to police brutality sparked a number of arrests. Boston's Lawyers for Civil Rights organization has continued to offer legal support for those in need and has kept a running page of legal updates.
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  2020-06-03

  White Privilege

  This article compares protest signs from white people protesting for a haircut, to black people asking, "Am I Next?"
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  2020-06-03

  Invest in Communities, Defund the Police

  Despite of Covid, people are fighting for social justice.
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  2020-06-03

  Letter to the Community from Vacaville School District About Recent Racism by School Athletes

  Recently a group of teenagers posted racist rants on social media. The teens were all athletes. The school district wrote a public letter of condemnation. They also speak on Covid-19 and the stress it has caused. They also list actions the school district will take in order to ensure they are honoring diversity within their educational programs.
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  2020-06-03

  A Question of Trauma

  This is a screenshot of the headlines on Vox News from June 3, 2020. Of the seven articles shown here, three are about healthcare (with two specific to COVID), three are about police brutality (including one about police using tear gas on protesters), and the lead story is speculation on whether or not Trump will leave office if he loses this upcoming election. Seeing a screenshot of what the daily news looked like throughout this pandemic is important for future historians because the experience of scrolling through the headlines and worrying simultaneously about a raging global pandemic, an emboldened police state, and a descent into authoritarianism helps explain why many people are describing the last few months as "traumatic." A mention of trauma warrants a careful reflection of the question "Traumatic for whom?" The centrality of white supremacy-- the disproportionate rate of COVID infections and deaths among Black and Indigenous People of Color; the disproportionate impact of police violence on Black, Indigenous, and Latinx communities; and the weaponization of whiteness that allowed Trump's election in the first place-- has left many to comment on the ways in which this current moment is uniquely traumatic for People of Color and especially Black and Indigenous people. While communities of color have been condemning state violence for generations, some scholars have speculated on the uniqueness of this moment, arguing that a combination of disillusionment--as people watched the government fail to provide even the most basic protections against the virus-- and increased virtual presence-- as social media was flooded with videos of police brutalizing both citizens and protesters-- have forced white Americans to confront the extensive and devastating impacts of systemic racism in new ways. Although many white people have decried police violence and themselves donated or marched in the past few weeks, shortcomings regarding allyship have been well documented, and it's difficult to say whether or not white Americans' newfound commitments to anti-racism will be part of a better post-coronavirus World or disappointingly just another short-lived pandemic trend. As a white scholar who is not an expert on questions of race or Critical Race Theory, my description of these events is almost certainly clumsy and incomplete. While my perspective is both limited and flawed, it seems as though the extent and depth of the trauma of this moment-- to individuals, to communities, and to our nation-- is still very much unfolding.
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  2020-06-03

  “These Last Few Months We Have All Felt Frustrated, Sad, Scared, and Angry”: Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Encourages the Community to Get Through the Crisis Together

  Outlines plans for event postponements and reopenings. He also addresses the violence across the country, encouraging people to speak up using their “heads” and not their “fists.”
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  2020-06-03

  NYC Woman on the Destruction by Protesters of Low-Income Housing

  Her frustration and pain are evident in every movement, and word she speaks.
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  2020-06-03

  Bite Back Rent Strike Poster

  A sign hanging outside a grocery store reads "Bite Back Rent Strike A E May Day." During the pandemic, many people are unable to work or earn income and attempts have been made to organize a rent strike.
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  2020-06-03

  I am more scared of a racist world, than a pandemic

  I saw this photograph on my Facebook feed and took a screenshot. As protesters take to the streets the choice between protecting oneself from the pandemic falls short of the pressing need to fight for racial equality. I heard an interview with a woman who is immuno-compromised. She said that she understood the danger she was putting herself in but that this was a non-decision. She would rather risk her health than to do nothing. Millions are protesting around the world, all faced with the reality of this movement during a plague year.
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  2020-06-03

  Information on Covid in Both English and Spanish

  This is a photograph of informational signage outside of the Civic Center in Clinton, North Carolina. The sign is written in both English and Spanish, illustrating how the Clinton was making information accessible to its diverse population.
• 2020-06-03

  "Text FLOYD to 55156"

  This was a peaceful protest in Irvine, CA, USA. They were protesting against police violence and their racism and racial profiling. This protest took place around June 3rd, 2020, when the COVID-19 Pandemic is still happening.
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  2020-06-03

  The emails about the Covid-19

  Because as an international student, I am very worried about the this virus and I always feel panic during the quarters. However, these emails give us some direction or confidence about living in this kind of special moment.
• 2020-06-03

  Golden State Warriors Protest

  During the recent protests sweeping the Bay Area, Warrior's basketball players Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson joined a protest led by fellow teammate, and native of Oakland, Juan Toscano-Anderson. Toscano-Anderson's "Unity March" took place at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Peaceful protestors chanted George Floyd and Breonna Taylor's names as they walked around the lake. Curry and Thompson are beloved leaders throughout the Bay Area. Their decision to publicly participate in the protests showed their depth of character and further demonstrates their unwavering commitment to their local communities.
• 2020-06-03

  This Girl Is On Fire! Children Join Bay Area Protests

  The Twitter page, run by the independent news and media outlet Warriors Talk, posted a video of a young girl chanting "no justice, no peace" during the recent protests in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protests spread throughout the country, including the Bay Area, following George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020. The large presence of children in the protests has been especially noticeable.
• 2020-06-03

  Online courses

  I am a student. School shifts all courses to remote courses due to Covid-19. During the online course, homework is twice that as usual. I guess professors think we are staying at home all the time and have more time doing homework. I kept studying and coding during this quarantine. Secondly, it is hard to access professors or TA. When I sent them emails, I didn't get a response in time every time. Some professors are strict and couldn't understand why students couldn't get help. TA thinks students can email the professor, and the professor thinks students can ask TA if they have questions. Finally, I didn't get any help and it does waste my time. I should take advantage of this time that was wasted doing other homework. Finally, one of my ICS professors is kind of mean, but he is trying to be nice and fails very fast. He doesn't trust any students in his course because he thinks students get high grades due to cheating. Therefore, he would change the 100 points exam to 10 points. He pushes students to do more homework and gives them fewer points. This might be the worse thing during this special time.
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  2020-06-03

  AP investigation: China withheld COVID-19 information

  China withheld vital information about the outbreak and waited more than a week before publishing the genome of the novel coronavirus in January. That is according to an investigation by The Associated Press news agency, which found that the World Health Organization officials heaped praise on Beijing to coax more information.
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  2020-06-03

  Black Lives Matter, pero pareces cholo

  This image better describes some of the hypocrisy surrounding the social media support for #BlackLivesMatter. I'm glad that people in Peru are paying attention, but statements like "racism doesn't exist in Peru," belie the horrible truth. Racism is all around us whether in the U.S. or Peru. This meme in particular points out some of the controversial media images like La Paisana Jacinta that embody and make light of race and class differences.
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  2020-06-03

  Cops need to do ayahuasca

  Image of a black man holding a sign saying "Cops need to do ayahuasca," referring to the recent protest over George Floyd, which has also sparked conversations about race worldwide. In Peru, social media accounts are posting memes, statements, and declarations against racism and the current situation in the U.S.
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  2020-06-03

  Dealing with what is happening in the world right now

  I would like to talk about how I feel about the restriction of flight as a student. First of all, because of the global COVID-19 situation, everyone is living under anxiety and expecting when is it going to over? And our schools are very thoughtful, they considered that people might going back to their home country and stay quarantine, all the lectures becomes inline. But when I saw the news about the restriction, I started to worry when is it going to over. Is it gonna stop when the COVID-19 is cured?
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  2020-06-03

  Protest at Irvine Civic Center

  Group of peaceful protesters at Irvine Civic Center on June 3rd, 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. Most protesters were wearing masks but social distancing was not observed.
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  2020-06-03

  face masks during protests

  This is an ad that came across my newsfeed offering facemasks with protest quotes on them.It is important to show the impact of the Pandemic and while not stopping protests it is affecting how they are conducted and being used as a tool to represent these great causes.
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  2020-06-03

  Listen and Learn

  In the midst of the pandemic, much deeper issues have risen. I believe it is about time we faced the issue of racial injustice. It is important for me to take the time, quarantine has provided, to learn of its history and to listen to those who have been hurt. "I understand that I will never understand" reads one of the protester's posters, to be educated is a step in the right direction.
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  2020-06-02

  Daycare declines to take Ottawa nurse's son over other parents' COVID-19 fears

  News story about a nurse's struggle to find daycare for her young son. Her son's previous daycare closed, perhaps permanently, he is far down the waiting list for emergency daycare for the children of frontline workers, and then a spot she did find him fell through when the parents of other children in the daycare, two of whom had weak immune systems and asked the carer not to take the child on as they feared he would carry covid19 to daycare from his mother's work at a hospital. She has not been able to work due to the unavailability of care, during a time when nurses are in high demand. However, the article also mentions that after a story on the situation was aired on the nightly television news, the nurse received numerous calls offering to watch the child for her.
• 2020-06-03

  The Bronx COVID 19 Oral History Project

  The Bronx Covid-19 Project is an initiative of the Bronx African American History Project, one of the largest and most respected community based oral history initiatives in the United States. The goal is to capture the voices of Bronx residents, in audio and video form, about how their families, communities and workplaces have been affected by the Global Pandemic which has spread through the Bronx with deadly force
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  2020-06-03

  Wuhan in June

  I live in Wuhan and this is the community I lived in. We have two gates and one is blocked because of coronavirus. Even now after almost two months of Wuhan's reopen, it is still blocked. This is because the community wants to make it easier for them to check every cars and passengers, when they want to enter or leave the community, they need to scan a QR code (green code is a code show that you are safe and not infected with coronavirus, easier for government to know where you went and if suspected positive tests out on your routine, you will be notified quickly) to choose enter/leave and test your body temperature.