The Wicked Convenience of COVID-19 -- XOTV Weekly
Hello and happy day, it's been an eventful week. While images of the United States celebrating and protesting take over the internet, we want to remind you of the importance of care for others during COVID-19.
To do this, we are sharing two reflections on COVID with you. The first read is the last part in Jayla Hodge's three part Wicked Convenience series. The second read we have included is in the Culturs section, where you can find a reflection on the virus from the founder of Culturs herself, Doni Ambrosine.
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The Wicked Convenience of COVID-19
As of November 8th the US has over 10 million confirmed cases of covid and 239,093 deaths. By the time you read this, that number will have already increased. We are once again reminded of how our preference for convenience and individualism yields dire and deadly impacts.
The toll is not only shockingly apparent to the whole world, but undeniably devastating. Despite the U.S. making up about 4% of the world’s population, approximately one-quarter of all COVID-19 cases and mortality apiece are from U.S. citizens.
Growing up, we are repeatedly told to “do the right thing”. It was socialized to us as the learning lesson of every TV sitcom, the theme of most movies, books and messages from teachers and parents. It still comes as a surprise that when it comes to the “right thing” to do regarding our Covid response, our definitions are so divisive.
Nine months ago, I would have assumed that the majority of people's “right thing to do” was anything that would help prevent other people from dying. Nine months later with friends, family members, neighbors and acquaintances dead from this disease, I see that this was naive thinking.
As a nation we have interpreted ‘doing the right thing’...read more.
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And lastly, we are partnered with the wonderful Culturs to create this newsletter. Culturs is the home for people who straddle the intersections of Race, Ethnicity, culture, home and more. To read a personal reflection on the impact of COVID on her life, read Culturs founder Doni's article here.