Coronavirus Street Art-In Pictures
Covid-19 is the subject of topical, colourful and attention-grabbing street art, whether it is for artistic, educational or political ends.
College Made Them Feel Equal. The Virus Exposed how Unequal Their Lives Are.
When they were all in the same dorms and eating the same dining hall food, the disparities in students’ backgrounds weren’t as clear as they are over video chat.
Stay Well During the COVID-19 Emergency
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the globe and we adjust our daily lives accordingly, it’s not surprising that many of us may be experiencing greater levels of stress and anxiety. During this stressful time, we’d like to share some tips to help you and your family stay well, as well […]
Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Steve Fund is aware of the impact that COVID-19 (coronavirus) is having on the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, including adolescents, college students, and young adults and their families. As our nation confronts this public health crisis, The Steve Fund is sharing information and tips to help young people […]
Ailey dancers perform and excerpt from ‘Lazarus,’ together while apart
The Ailey dancers may be not be in the same place at this moment in time, but they are still finding ways to dance together. In this video, they perform an excerpt of Rennie Harris’ “Lazarus.”
People are recreating famous paintings at home during coronavirus quarantine
Since you can no longer visit your favourite art gallery, why not make the masterpieces yourself? The Internet is absolutely buzzing with self isolation-inspired creativity – and now it seems the latest trend is recreating famous artwork.
‘Zoombombing’ Attacks Disrupt Classes
Online Zoom classes were disrupted by individuals spewing racist, misogynistic or vulgar content. Experts say professors using Zoom should familiarize themselves with the program’s settings.
COVID-19 Comes to Campus: What Hurricane Katrina Tells Us About the Current Campus Crises
We are living in pandemic pandemonium, where panic is the prevailing mode of operation. Every college and university is operating with all hands-on deck, altering their operational norms; the result is that campus employees—academics, practitioners, and leaders—are beyond exhausted. Yet, for those of us who have witnessed campuses in crisis, all of this feels eerily […]
“They just see that you’re Asian and you are horrible”: How the pandemic is triggering racist attacks
Racial slurs and hateful acts against Asian Americans are on the rise. Julie Kang, 30, said she was first verbally assaulted in December, when coronavirus cases were just beginning to surface in China. A man walked up to her in the middle of downtown San Diego, got in her face, and called her racial slurs. […]
14 Tips for Helping Students with Limited Internet Have Distance Learning
Schools across the nation are closing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and in the scramble to provide at-home learning, a major problem has risen to the forefront: millions of American students don’t have reliable access to the internet.