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2020-06-02
My county was given stay-at-home orders as peaceful day-time protesting was infiltrated by looters and violence at night. I listened to the police scanner as reports of our stores being looted and burned down came in. Several stores including Walmart, CVS, Best Buy, BevMo and MiMi's Cafe were damaged and looted. There were not enough police to cover the unrest. Once the looters moved to another building the police had to abandon the newly secured building, leaving it again open for looting. The unrest lasted until sunrise. I got no sleep that night. We were worried the looting would find its way into residential streets. The next day the national guard came in. My town is no longer small. We have become one of the most affordable cities to live in the San Francisco Bay Area and we have grown so fast, but the small town feeling still lingers in its older residents like me. We have never had the National Guard here. The next morning my family packed our car up with cleaning supplies and drove to Old Town to see if there was anything we could help clean up. Luckily only larger businesses were targeted. People were so angered by the looting and were very vocal about it. I was afraid that night but I understand the looting. The looters were not there because of the George Floyd, they were there because of opportunity and generational poverty. People who have opportunity don't loot. This was kids like my students. Kids who the system works against every single day. If they could get away with a few pair of new shoes to sell and get ahead why not? I'm not mad. These systems are strong. Companies like Walmart profit off of the labor an poverty of their employees every single day. I'm not mad that they were targeted.
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2020-06-19
In this Announcement posted above the urinal in the Amazon Warehouse bathroom, the link between Black Lives Matter, the LGBTQ+ movement, and Amazon is made explicit. Clearly Amazon is actively choosing to endorse the Black Lives Matter movement in light of the fact that protesters were risking people's lives, according to the narrative, because many were not social-distancing during their protests, thus putting the public i.e. the elderly at risk. So this stance is noteworthy.
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2020-06-27
Excerpt: TV shows that are canceled or ending in 2020
Kamala Harris's police reform push becomes VP tryout
KSDK-TV St. Louis logoSt. Louis mayor reads names and addresses of protesters who want to defund police
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson is facing backlash on social media Friday night for reading the names and street addresses of protesters who are calling on the city to defund the police department.
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2020-06-10
This photograph shows that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, efforts to continue the Civil Rights movement via the LGBTQ+ movement is still continuing, even in the work place.
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2020-06-27
From original live post: Aurora PD in riot gear, gassing & beating protestors, in the minutes leading up to this magical standoff: https://www.facebook.com/brittneybuckley/videos/786032587995/?d=n
“Dream On” by the same musicians a few minutes later:
https://www.facebook.com/76400369/posts/786080332315/?d=n
Violinist on the truck bed, who stopped the madness with his magic: Jeff “Maestro” Hughes
Violinist accompanying him (who also played in the park as the riot cops approached): Josh Lee
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2020-06-27
Violin vigil to honor Elijah McClain interrupted by APD in full riot gear. Teargas the crowd. While violinists play on.
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2020-05-28
A Lyft driver handles a racist rant from customer in video. He is refered to as "boy" and "wetback" for asking the customer to wear a mask because he believes Covid-19 is real.
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2020-06-29
Peaceful protest for victim of police brutality Elijah Mclain was interrupted by heavily armed militarized police as violinists played on.
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2020-06-25
Excerpt from article:The archetype of the Karen has risen to outstanding levels of notoriety in recent weeks, thanks to a flood of footage that’s become increasingly more violent and disturbing.
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2020-06-29
This call for entries poster was created to help the Filipinas Heritage Library collect contributions pertaining to the Philippine experience of the pandemic.
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2020-06-06
These are aerial shots of the crowds in some of the cities where the Black Lives Matters protests were held. The crowds were unprecedented and the footage of them are dramatic.
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2020-06-13
Dr. Anthony Fauci was the country's medical leader in the COVID-19 time. He stood by President Trump's side at the daily Coronavirus briefings and, along with Dr. Deborah Birx, alternately reassured the country and alarmed them. They were often shamed by Trump who tended to make light of the danger of the virus. They were the heroes that stood strong and displayed real leadership and knowledge.
Since almost all graduation ceremonies were canceled for spring 2020, various VIPs tried to compensate by giving commencement addresses. Here is Dr. Fauci's.
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2020-03-14
Before the Coronavirus came to the United States, all eyes were on Italy. They had the highest death rate ever and they were all in a very strict quarantine. They were able to release the stress of being cooped up in their small apartments by singing together while standing on their balconies. Some would play violins, accordions, or tambourines, while others sang. They all joined in and it was quite a unique experience, and the videos went viral.
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2020-05-21
This Israeli woman had a meltdown when she first attempted to homeschool her kids. She was overwhelmed by what the school wanted her to do. The way she put it, no mother would be able to keep up.
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2020-06-28
Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash
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2020-05-16
"The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council has declared a one-time, COVID-19 relief payment will be distributed to all enrolled, exclusive Keetoowah tribal members from the $24 million give to us through the CARES Act. Below are all the forms and steps required to complete the step by step guide to receiving funds."
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2020-03-16
Who doesn't like to see a little brotherly competition? Here are the Cuomo brothers from New York. Andrew is the governor of the state and his younger brother, Chris, is a television journalist.
During the COVID period, Andrew showed strong leadership and become something of a folk hero and many people watched his daily briefings where he scolded his citizens for misbehaving and also praised them for doing well when they were following the quarantine rules.
The brothers often engaged in competitive banter and it was always entertaining to watch. This clip is about calling Mom and who is Mom's favorite son.
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2020-04-28
During the quarantine period, most people worked remotely. Zoom was the name of the software most commonly used for meetings and schooling with everyone at different locations. This guy made a funny video about pretending his internet connection wasn't working. Of course, his technique wouldn't exactly work, but it's still funny to watch. The creator is Zach King who is a magician. You can check out his YouTube channel if you want.
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2020-06-01
There was rioting and looting during the Black Lives Matter Protests in June of 2020. Nerves were frazzled; people were definitely on edge. This LA police officer took a knee to show solidarity and to get the crowd to disperse. It worked!
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2020-06-27
Last weekend, my dad (Grandpa) fell ill. We spent the week anxiously anticipating the results of his Coronavirus test while he quarantined in his bedroom. When the results came back negative, the grandchildren wanted to celebrate. So, my Mom (Grandma) promised them a fondue party. The fondue set in was a wedding gift for my parents, and they had only used it once in their 46 years of marriage (married 04/27/1976). The chocolate fondue was delicious, and the fondue set is yet another relic we've dusted off during this long shelter-in-place.
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2020-06-28
Trying to keep the family busy and happy during the shelter-in-place is a challenge. I unrolled a sheet of butcher paper on the kitchen table to occupy the kids one morning, and over the next few weeks, a mural emerged. All members of our family could be found sketching, painting, and coloring on the mural at random times until this beautiful mural was created.
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2020-06-28
Tyler Coffey posted this vibrant image featuring a person holding a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Queer Lives Matter," while standing in front of a colorfully decorate van, on his Instagram account. There is also a sign on the front of the van that reads "The first pride was a riot." The person holding the sign, as well as another figure in the background, are wearing masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This photograph was posted during San Francisco's pride weekend, traditionally held the last weekend in June. Rainbow flags and other apparel items are clearly seen in the background.
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2020-06-28
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebrations and Festivals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in person events were cancelled. The SF Pride organization instead created a virtual celebration. Following tradition, all virtual events are being held the last weekend in June, June 27-28, 2020. SF Pride events are available on Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. Additionally CBS will broadcast all events.
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2020-05-30
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.
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2020-06-26
Street photographer, Alex Stemplewski, decided to gift a mask and $100 to homeless people he encountered in San Francisco. This video shows Alex's generosity and the genuine gratitude of the recipients of this act of kindness. Many people in the video are masked reminding the viewer of the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-06-25
Street photographer, Alex Stemplewski, captured a special moment between a gay couple during June, pride month, in San Francisco. The video begins as Alex approaches the couple. The viewer is reminded of the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic of a mask in the opening of the video. In addition to taking stunning photographs for the couple, Alex listened to what the couple had to say about challenges facing the gay community today.
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2020-05-30
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.
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2020-03-20
This TikTok video features Jon Stich creating coronavirus inspired artwork for Politico. This art piece features a figure on a hoverboard carrying a pack of toilet paper. The toilet paper is streaming out of the package and in the background are two other figures that appear to be homeless. Near the figures in the background are a tent, a shopping cart, and various bags. This scene takes place in front of buildings with iconic San Francisco architecture. The art speaks to the increased inequities of coronavirus on vulnerable populations. There are portions of the population hoarding toilet paper, while there are others without access to these basic necessities. How will COVID-19 impact San Francisco's homeless population?
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2020-04-14
This TikTok video is a time lapse of the famous Lombard Street in San Francisco. Lombard Street is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors line the streets waiting for a turn to drive down the curviest street in San Francisco. Lombard Street is typically packed with cars. This time lapse shows the dramatic decrease in tourism in San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic as Lombard Street is nearly empty.
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2020-04-14
This TikTok video features a college student highlighting the top San Francisco Bay Area places he wants to visit when quarantine ends. His wishes include Great American in Santa Clara, Pier 39 in San Francisco, Grizzly Peak in Berkeley, the Outlets of SF in Livermore, Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Twin Peaks in San Francisco, Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, Mission Peak in Fremont, and the Great Mall in Milpitas. The creator titled his video "At this point I miss taking BART too." BART is the public transit system that connects the Bay Area and is known for being overcrowded and often sketchy. This person must be desperate for a sense of normalcy to miss riding BART.
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2020-03-19
This TikTok video encourages San Francisco Bay Area residents to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19. There is a sense of community portrayed in the video. The overall message of the video is to relax, enjoy being home and know that everyone else is at home too. The video contains iconic San Francisco images, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Victorian homes, sea lions, the Castro Theater and Twin Peaks neon signs, and a trolley. This video was produced at the start of shelter-in-place orders when many believed that if we all did our part, life would return to normal in a matter of weeks.
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2020-06-17
Video created by the Minnesota Historical Society to commemorate and remember the 100th anniversary of the murders of three African American men: Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie who had been falsely accused of rape by a white woman. The video reflects on the continued trauma or white racial violence and terrorism in the United States, as well as the failure of the education system in Minnesota to focus on this event and its significance in the context of the recent murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. In the midst of the pandemic and the protests related to the murder of George Floyd, museums are grappling with how to commemorate important moments in the nation's past. This is especially true of moments of racial violence and trauma, which hold increased significance with current discussions surrounding white supremacy.
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2020-06-26
Twitter post from the Boston Public Library, as part of their campaign to promote adult summer reading. Post announces that for the day (June 26th), librarians will be responding on twitter to people asking for book recommendations. Because libraries are no longer able to operate out of their physical spaces, librarians have had to seek new ways to interact with their publics and fulfill their traditional duties. Posts like this emphasize new approaches that librarians are taking, as well as the increased role of social media in interactions between libraries and the public.
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2020-06-20
Video virtual celebration of the Summer Solstice hosted by the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture. The video includes scientific and cultural presentations, as well as activities. Programming is drawn from the four museums that make up the Harvard Museums. As museums have been forced into online outreach because of the pandemic, they have had to change how they celebrate and commemorate important days and events.
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2020
"The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in cooperation with GoFreshUSA will be issuing food boxes to the public..."
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2020-05-15
"The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes intends to provide some much needed emergency relief to tribal members in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tribe's Executive Committee adopted a series of laws establishing new oversight infrastructure for its various benefits programs and approving emergency relief payments for tribal members and their families devastated by the COVID-19 crisis."
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2020-05-15
"Andarko, Oklahoma-The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes during their Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2020, made the decision to extend the Declaration for the State of Emergency and Temporary Closure for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes through May 31, 2020."
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2020-04-06
"At the Wyandotte Nation, we have taken across-the-board action to dull the impact of the virus and keep Wyandotte citizens, employees and our customers safe."
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2020-04-03
"caring for those sick with Covid-19 and preventing others from becoming so remains the priority in New York City, as in the rest of the country. But how can we look out for others particularly affected by the crisis? Citywide closures of nonessential services have devastated the arts at every level: Exhibition and performance spaces have shuttered indefinitely, and thousands of New Yorkers working in creative industries, many of them freelancers, have seen their livelihoods disappear with no assurances about when they’ll be able to work again." Artists are struggling and this article demonstrates some things that can be done to help.
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2020-03-31
"Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. The Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov/coronavirus) offers these tips to help you fight back."
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2020-06-26
Our family has been following strict a shelter-in-place since March 13. We have only left the house for contactless grocery pick up and have visited the gas station once. Other than that, we have been isolated. Today, we decided that it would do us all some good to get some fresh air. We left for a favorite nearby hike as soon as we woke up to beat the crowds. We encountered a total of 10 people but were successfully able to keep our distance of 6-10 feet. All but 2 people were masked on the trail. It baffles me as to why people still refuse to wear masks. Especially in this situation in which they could easily remove the mask once they passed other people. Overall, the hike was wonderfully and did us all a lot of good. I was really impressed by my children who had no problems masking independently throughout the hike.
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2020-05-21
"The Wyandotte Nation will reopen its 7th Street Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, and River Bend Casino & Hotel in Wyandotte, Okla., June 1 with safety measures and guidelines put in place to ensure the safety of its employees, guests and communities. The Lucky Turtle Casino in Wyandotte will remain closed with a time and date of reopening still to be determined."
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2020-06-24
Early in the pandemic states like Florida wanted to force people from New York to quarantine upon arriving in the state. Now New York state New Jersey, and Connecticut want people from the states with large outbreaks now to self quarantine. These states include Texas, Florida, and California. Both Texas and Florida were two of the earliest states to reopen after almost the entire country found themselves under some variation of stay at home order in March and April.
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2020-06-26
I liked how this picture captured a lot of current events. The signs showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, the pride flag and the boarded up building encompasses a lot of what is happening right now.
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2020-06-24
While the coronavirus was likely in the US in late 2019 or very early 2020 the pandemic was declared for a few months and the public didn't begin reacting until March. In March a large group of University of Texas (Austin) students traveled together over spring break to Mexico. Upon returning a large number of them came up positive for the virus though many were asymptomatic. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published this document, a morbidity and mortality report, on the group.
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2020-06-26
I saw the empty street and wanted to photograph it because it felt odd to see such a quiet street at night in a city. Due to the virus the night activities have gone down, and I liked how this picture illustrated that.
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2020-06-06
There was 1100 hundred people in a group with three groups rotating in this training and it was impossible to follow pandemic precautions.A total of about 3800 were involved in just this two weeks training.3 companies were quarantined because of this training due to coronavirus cases after the training was completed.Not everyone who was at the training was quarantined.
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2020-03-17
"The Wyandotte Nation, as part of our ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), will make several changes to keep our citizens, employees and guests safe"
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2020-06-24
At about five months into the pandemic in the U.S. almost all states have lifted their stay at home order and many people are going back to business as usual. One north Texas family held a surprise 30th birthday party. The host, who thought his cough was due to working construction, unknowingly infected 7 people at the party of 25 attendees. Those seven people went on to infect others in the family and now 18 within the family are positive for covid. Within the family are also a couple, one an EMT and the other a doctor, who both refused to go to the party.
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2020-06-26
I like how the image showed how empty and calm the boardwalk was on a Friday night because of the virus. That with the woman wearing the mask (right side of the picture) showed how the virus has changed Friday night activities.
