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Ive witnessed several events throughout 2020 that will forever be in or memories. Between the Pandemic and the Police murders of unarmed black men and civilians, it a lot to deal with and understand. I think what will help future generations is us explaining to them the past the present and get them to understand what it takes to make change in the future. We all learn from experiences and I think it teaches the younger generation to get and be more involved and active, i think they will understand better how to speak up for what they feel is right and act to make change in their communities rather than in the past just talking about it behind closed doors. I think that future generations will be more health conscience and aware of illnesses and disease and how they can effect the body. I think we need to explain the importance of healthcare more to the younger generations to let them understand what it takes to maintain a healthy body and a strong immune system to fight of disease.

About This Story

  • Date submitted: 2020-07-07 00:00:00
  • Emotional tone: Strongly positive
  • Who should know about this? My community

About the Storyteller

  • Community: Boynton Beach
  • Age: 31-40
  • Gender: Male

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: Make small changes as neccessary
  • What I shared has the potential to impact: My community
  • What I shared shows: NA
  • What I shared shows there are: Solutions to problems
  • What I shared shows I am: I am calm
  • What I shared shows: I am in control
  • What I shared shows that we need: Systems that are fair and just
  • What I shared shows we need to: Achieve change by any means neccessary
  • What I shared is about: NA

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.
Staying HomeOnly Leaving for Work or EssentialsSanitizing Etc

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?
I think minorities should run for more Official Positions to level the playing field.

Are you doing anything to support what you believe in? If so, what are some of the activities you're participating in?
Community EventsFacebook Resource and Information PagesNon Profit OrganizationCommunity Relations