Showing posts with label global pandemic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global pandemic. Show all posts

Friday, November 27, 2020

Brilliant Video: You about to Lose Your Job


Brilliant video:  You about to Lose Your Job. 

I saw this on this article from The Root:  White Couple Lose Jobs and Face Eviction.   This white couple decided to verbally abuse a Lyft driver, repeatedly calling him a "sand n-word" because he insisted that they wear face masks while he drove them during the pandemic.  The woman RECORDED THE INCIDENT on her phone. 

As a result, the couple have lost their jobs and are facing eviction from their home.   

I am wondering, how can we get other white people to record their own racist and abusive behaviour? 

My heart is breaking.  My tears are flowing.  No, hang on, wait a minute, those tears are for all the Black people who have lost their jobs, been denied opportunities, been unlawfully detained, been falsely convicted of crimes and been killed in officer-related incidents.  

See also:  Six-Year-Old Girl Arrested.  This child was taken out of the classroom in handcuffs. 

See also:  Injustice:  The Film the Police Tried to Ban.  

The government have told us to wear face masks in order to avoid infecting others with covid-19.  If the covid restrictions are getting you down, check out my Coronavirus Resources


Monday, November 16, 2020

Success Strategies with Zhana: What's on Your Mind?

Kamala Harris
At the time of recording, the result of the U.S. election had just been announced - a few minutes before we went on air, we found out Joe Biden was the new President, with Kamala Harris his new VP.  Listen below for more. 

What do you think about this?  What prospects does a Biden Presidency hold for our communities? 

Did you listen to our Election Day Roundtable?  Or our Post-Election Roundtable

Meanwhile, here in the UK, we are back in lockdown due to the coronavirus covid-19.  How do you feel about this?  Will it work to stem the rise of covid-19?  And what will it do to the economy? 

 

This scientist says the pandemic is over in the UK.  I find this fascinating.  What do you think? 

Our caller from Ghana told us the President of Tanzania had tested a papaya - and it had been found covid-positive.  

Plus:  Before Black History Month in the UK, why was there so much Black programming?  What are your thoughts?  

Go here to listen

Please share this with your networks and please leave your comments below.  Thanks.  

 


Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Domestic Violence + the Coronavirus Crisis

As we all know, for many, the current covid-19 outbreak is having tragic, even lethal consequences.  And the long-term impact on the economy is yet to be seen. 

The global lockdown in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic is having many positive, beneficial consequences.  Street crime, burglary and other crimes are down (although cyber crime and internet fraud are on the increase).  The air quality has improved, and the impact on the environment means that fewer are animals dying.  Go here for more about the positive aspects of the coronavirus.  It's useful to have a fresh perspective. 
 
However, one of the many downsides is that people locked down togther for an ongoing period of time are more likely to experience domestic violence.  Some sistas are locked down with their abusers - and even their killers.

For Black Women Suffering Domestic Abuse, Coronavirus Quarantines are Life-Threatening.

Four in 10 Black women experience physical abuse. We’re also more likely to endure psychological abuse such as humiliation, bullying, name-calling, coercion and control.

Although we are being told, "Stay inside, don't go out", the message to any woman in a violent situation remains:  Get Out!

Go here for more about how to escape from a violent situation, and where to find resources to support you.  Remember, our self-care MUST be our priority.

Go here for more about how the coronavirus is disrupting all of our lives - as well as being potentially postive for our future

Go here for more about how we can look after our mental health during the coronavirus crisis

And, as we all need to smile and laugh more than ever these days, go here for some coronavirus humour.

Please share this with your networks and please comment below.  Thanks. 



Monday, March 30, 2020

Yes, the Collapse of the Stock Market Is Coming

Dr. Boyce Watkins makes some interesting points. According to him, yes, the collapse of the stock market is coming.  As it has many times before.  

Spoiler alert:  The stock market will recover.  As it has many times before.  

He is probably right.  

He also says only 1% of people will catch the coronavirus.  Here's why I don't agree:  
  • If someone coughs or sneezes, the droplets remain in the air for THREE HOURS; 
  • the droplets can remain on a surface for several days; 
  • the virus is so small it can fit through minute gasps in a face mask; 
  • mass testing is not being done in the U.S. or the UK, therefore we are not monitoring how many people have the virus, or where they are; 
  • healthcare workers are not being tested so they may be infecting others. 

I could go on, but I'm not tryng to depress you.  

I reckon pretty much everyone will get it.  But most people will have only mild symptoms, so it's nothing to worry about unless you have underlying health issues - like me - or are aged over 80.  

Anyway, please watch the video above, see what you think, comment below and please share.  

See also:  Coronavirus Lockdown Humour.  


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Stay safe.  Stay well.