This week, the U.S. joined nations around the world in instituting sweeping emergency measures to further combat the corona-virus pandemic. In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, schools and universities are shut down, and concerts and convention centers across the globe have been closed and cancelled. And now public health advocates are saying African Americans are at a greater risk of death from corona virus.
For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons, Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says it’s a threat that African Americans need to take particularly seriously.
BEIJING, CHINA – JANUARY 30: Chinese children wear plastic bottles as makeshift homemade protection and protective masks while waiting to check in to a flight at Beijing Capital Airport on January 30, 2020 in Beijing, China.
In the past three weeks since declaring the corona virus a national emergency, President Donald Trump has delivered a dizzying array of rhetorical contortions, sowed confusion and repeatedly sought to cast blame on others. He has faulted governors for acting too slowly, the democrats by claiming it’s a hoax and China because after-all, it’s their virus.
America is winning its war on corona-virus, the president says — yet the death toll is still rising, and in the best case scenario more Americans will die than in the wars fought in Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq combined.
Instead of real leadership from the current administration, all we’re hearing and seeing is a COMMANDER OF CONFUSION!! This president continues to sow uncertainty and seeks to cast blame in the midst of this deadly crisis.
Since the corona virus crisis has shut down the world, coming up with ways to keep busy can be challenging. Staying sane and keeping the peace during a corona virus quarantine, is extremely necessary. Shutting down society has massive mental health repercussions on all of us, so quarantining at its best becomes vital. An it’s all the more inviting when you have individuals share what thy are doing in this season of isolation?
Those who can are working from home, have transformed their living space to accommodate this change. Parents with young children are home schooling in every subject and trying to make the best out of of such a stressful time. These things are all essential in order to survive.
There is so much happening with this Corona Virus that has swept this country and now a global pandemic. There is fear in the air and panic in these United States of America. Toilet paper is high in demand and flying off of store shelves like it’s golden. People are truly fearing the uncertainty of the economy and the ever changing words of this country’s commander in chief.
Tracy with Principle Tiffany Allen at Read Across America
It was a distinct honor to be invited to participate in “Read Across America” at the SoniaSotomayor School No. 21 in Passaic, NJ. where the head principle is Ms. Tiffany K. Allen (pictured with me above).
Read Across America
Read Across America
Tracy & Passaic Mayor Hector Lora
This new Elementary School is a 105,000 square foot facility designed to educate approximately 750 students in Kindergarten to 5th grade. The school includes 30 general classrooms, five small group instruction classrooms, two science classrooms, instrumental and vocal music rooms, an art room, a multipurpose room with a stage, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and an outstanding media center. The school officially open in September of 2019.
Walking into the school is like a ray of light that leads you into an atmosphere of promise, excitement and enthusiasm. The students, teachers and staff operate with eager enjoyment and happiness, everyone was so friendly and welcoming; right down to the maintenance crew when met in the clean classrooms and hallways. I was completely impressed.
The principle, Ms. Tiffany K. has complete run of this educational institution right down to the core day to day operations of the facility. This young lady is all over the place, which is why it’s necessary for her to have a walkie talkie strapped to her hip. She knows what is happening in her school from front to end. This young principle is completely “hands-on” in every aspect of her role. Her teachers and staff respect her and they are a reflection of what she brings to her role and responsibility.
I’m beyond extremely proud of this young lady and being in her school brought such excitement to my soul, almost to the point of tears. Why? Because I use to babysit Tiffany as a toddler every Saturday. I would take her shopping and spend my Saturdays with her while her parents worked. I knew her when she was still in her mama’s womb. When she was born and came into fruition, her mom asked me to name her. I chose the name Tiffany Kenyatta Allen, not only because I loved the store but the name was also my alias name 🙂 in my club hopping days.
The fruits of our labor has sincerely paid off! Ms. Allen is not only making history each and everyday but she’s walking into it like a BOSS!
This week, the U.S. joined nations around the world in instituting sweeping emergency measures to further combat the corona-virus pandemic. In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, schools and universities are shut down, and concerts and convention centers across the globe have been closed and cancelled. And now public health advocates are saying African Americans are at a greater risk of death from corona virus.
