#21 tHE UNREST HAS BEEN A LONGTIME COMING:

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Ms mildred schley is a native of boynton beach. She is a mother to 4 sons and 1 daughter. She now lives with her daughter,jane. Jane teaches at congress middle school. Her oldest son suffers with many health concerns and he is in and out of the hospital.ms schley believes that the unrest has been a long time coming in the black community. She mentions that the baby boomers failed this generation by not standing and staying steadfast to the cause .

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: Seize an opportunity for radical change
  • What I shared has the potential to impact: --
  • What I shared shows: NA
  • What I shared shows there are: Solutions to problems
  • What I shared shows I am: --
  • What I shared shows: I have no control
  • What I shared shows that we need: NA
  • What I shared shows we need to: NA
  • What I shared is about: --

Views on COVID-19 Risk and Systemic Racism

How much of a risk do you believe COVID-19 is to our community health?
There is risk to our community health and we need to take precautions

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.
STAYING AT HOME WITH MY DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW

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?
No

Any other thoughts about systemic racism?

Are you doing anything to support what you believe in? If so, what are some of the activities you're participating in?