#18 SHE HAS WORKED IN THE HOMES OF THE WEALTHY

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Mrs geneva wilkins and her husband have lived in boynton for about 46 years. There homes sits on a corner with a well-manicured lawn.they are of low- imcome but you will never kmow it. She worked in the homes of the wealthy and there was never a penny taken from her pay for social security benefits. This has happened to many black helps all over. Mrs wilkins feels that cannot take the risk.she has loss alot during this pandemic not able to cook and people come and purchase her food. Mr wilkins tries to have rummage sales on the weekends to make a buck but due to covid 19. All she can testify to is that god has watched over she and her husband,

About This Story

  • Date submitted: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
  • Emotional tone: Positive
  • Who should know about this? Everyone, Family and friends, Government, Leaders who make decisions, and My community

About the Storyteller

  • Community: Boynton Beach
  • Age: Over 61
  • Gender: Female

How the Storyteller Interpreted Their Story

Note: Responses which fell closer to the middle (between two or three options) are shown as two dashes.
  • What I shared shows my community will: --
  • What I shared has the potential to impact: --
  • What I shared shows: --
  • What I shared shows there are: No solutions
  • What I shared shows I am: I am stressed out
  • What I shared shows: I have no control
  • What I shared shows that we need: --
  • What I shared shows we need to: --
  • What I shared is about: Hope

Views on COVID-19 Risk and Systemic Racism

How much of a risk do you believe COVID-19 is to our community health?
Our community health is in danger and the situation is getting worse

If you still believe COVID-19 is a threat, what are some of the things you are doing to stay safe and stop the spread?

Please list anything else you are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19. If you don't believe COVID-19 is a serious issue, please tell us about that.

Do you believe systemic racism exists in America?
Yes, I believe there is systemic racism in America

If you believe systemic racism exists in America, do you believe it contributes to poorer health outcomes for minorities?
Yes

Any other thoughts about systemic racism?
STAY HOME ME AND MY HUSBAND

Are you doing anything to support what you believe in? If so, what are some of the activities you're participating in?
I AM A STRONG BELIEVER THAT THE ONES LAST WILL BE FIRST...I TELL EVERYBODY