It’s Fourth of July weekend! Please stay safe [2], wear your mask, and maintain physical distance -- and, if you have a few spare minutes, read these recommendations, from MCN staff:
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Alma in Massachusetts shared the New York Times opinion piece, “Now Is a Time to Learn From Hispanic Americans [3],” about the “Hispanic Paradox”: Despite poverty and discrimination, Hispanic Americans live significantly longer than other races and ethnicities.
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Kaethe mentioned the LA Times article, “Farmworkers at Central California pistachio farm strike after dozens test positive for the coronavirus [4].” These strikes come after many strikes and some resolution in Yakima, Washington [5].
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Claire shared an excellent opinion piece from Andrea Caracostis, CEO of HOPE Clinic in Houston: “Stopping the COVID-19 pandemic depends on long-term funding of community health centers [6].”
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Deliana shared the efforts of businesses and individuals alike, demanding Facebook to stop hate and extremism on its platform. Here’s the ‘consumer action’ page of Stop Hate for Profit [7], the group organizing the effort.
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Weekly Win: Candace forwarded Justice for Migrant Women [9]’s announcement that 435,000 #masks4farmworkers are available for distribution! If your organization would like to distribute to farmworkers, fill in this form [8].
Have a safe and healthy weekend.
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