Bridging Gaps From the Past to the Present and to the Future
Black & Still COVIDing Stories
As part of our work for Sista Creatives Rising, we advocate for virtual and hybrid spaces for disabled, chronically ill/immunocompromised people, along with people who aren't disabled but want to stay safe. We are disabled and immunocompromised ourselves. As a result, we are still masking, and "Still COVIDing." With mask mandates fading, especially in healthcare, many of us are restricted to our homes. Since Black people are disproportionately affected by COVID, we're looking for Black people to share their stories. The slideshow containing these stories, titled "Black And Still COVIDing: Stories of Separation, Isolation, Disability and Hope," will be continuously updated. It will be shared with organizations focusing on Black social justice issues, BIPOC experiences, marginalized identities, disability, mental health, health and wellness, and artist organizations.
Our Goal
We aim to use these stories as a call to action to make organizations understand that the marginalized and most vulnerable at high risk of becoming disabled or harmed by COVID-19 shouldn't be left behind. Our voices matter and must be included in the fight against ableism, racism, eugenics, and other social justice issues. We must protect our most vulnerable.
We deserve to live and thrive too.
Share Our Slideshow
If you feel inspired, validated, or motivated by these stories to take action, please share our slideshow with organizations, collectives, and grassroots groups to raise awareness about the effects of COVID on the Black community. These groups must take action to ensure their events and programming are disability accessible. Our slideshow will be updated, as needed, with new statistics, resources, and more to encourage change.
Masks Can Be Fashionable!
Video: Keep Masks in Healthcare
A Compilation of Stories by Black & Still Coviding Member Mya @myagical
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