In America Flags

In America: Remember. 650,000+ flags honoring Americans who have died from COVID | By @sbfirstenberg 🏳️ | Visit Sept 17-Oct 3, 2021 #InAmericaRemember

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

The origin story of the white flags: Blackburn Flags manufactured over 700k flags in a handful of days, using special film that catches the light. Three different states housed the material/flags before they arrived at @theNationalMall at dawn on Sept. 14, 2021. @sbfirstenberg

[Jeremiah Lindemann @jer_lindemann]

A lot of great work has been done by @MarkedByCovid. Honored to help present here in 30 minutes to their community meetings what was done for @inamericaflags and how small bit on how GIS was used https://t.co/wp5yEDNVn2

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

@inamericaflags immersed us in 700k small flags, each representing a life lost to COVID. If we had done the same installation this year, a million flags would cover the @TheNationalMall like this. (Courtesy https://t.co/c6nHwrAstN) #reflectionsonloss

[The National Mall @TheNationalMall]

One year ago today, @inamericaflags debuted as a memorial to lives lost to COVID. The Trust was honored to help @sbfirstenberg bring this extraordinary example of temporary commemoration to the #NationalMall to help Americans reflect and heal. 🏳️

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

"That sea of white flags fluttered for just 17 days, but will remain a vivid image, one that honors the continuing losses. Thank you, thank you to the 1,000 volunteers and the supporters who helped bring this art to our nation! We will remember."
@sbfirstenberg

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

A year ago today we transformed @thenationalmall into a national place of mourning. The Trust and the #nationalparkservice provided us a beautiful, reverent space in which to honor each person who had died of COVID.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Protect Them continues in Rockville tomorrow Sept 17 5-8 pm and Thursday, Sept. 22. Learn more about the installation at https://t.co/Dd7Nv0Z2XQ.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Rockville is going purple to raise awareness around drug addiction. Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg debuts her interactive audio-visual installation, Protect Them, exploring the surging mental health struggles young people are facing. Rockville Town Center Park

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

Rockville "Goes Purple" for opioid addiction awareness: "Protect Them" art installation opens tonight

https://t.co/0RO12H9iyN

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

@sbfirstenberg installation will be open beginning Thursday, Sept. 8 from 5-9 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 9 and 10 and Sept. 16 and 17; and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Learn more about the installation at https://t.co/YfxPk4d2n3. #addiction #mentalhealth

[City of Rockville @Rockville411]

Bethesda artist Suzanne Firstenberg's interactive “Protect Them” art installation arrived in Rockville Town Square earlier this morning! The installation is part of the city's Rockville Goes Purple campaign, encouraging awareness and open dialogue when it comes to addiction.

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

Continuing art about shared pain and healing, @sbfirstenberg embarks on The Empty Fix Project.

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

The Empty Fix Project has arrived in Rockville, Maryland. The artwork, “Protect Them” is about preventing addiction. Open to the public Thursday evening.
#addiction #mentalhealth #emptyfix

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

@inamericaflags artist @sbfirstenberg

#emptyfix #addiction #mentalhealth

[Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg @sbfirstenberg]

The pandemic catapulted us into a world of psychological pain. One consequence of this collective trauma is addiction. My art series on #addiction begins this week, art about educating, healing, and protecting ourselves, loved ones, and today's youth. #mentalhealth #emptyfix

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

We are still cleaning and archiving white flags with the utmost care. If you want to volunteer, to help, the available times are Th/Sat/Sun 1-5 pm in Bethesda, MD. CONTACT: [email protected] for details

[rani – Resilience Action Network International @rani_action]

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“The plane is still crashing, and it is super hurtful to families to not somehow acknowledge that the pain is still there.” @sbfirstenberg (the artist behind @inamericaflags memorial) and others speak with @nytimes

⏱️ 15 minute #longread

https://t.co/i7L4gZZhTv

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

Each flag in the installation memorializes a loved one lost to COVID. They are to be preserved as we continue our journey as a country in grief. Message us here to volunteer in Bethesda, MD in the ongoing effort to document and archive each flag.

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

2nd Annual #MarchtoRemember was amazing. The work of remembrance continues!

@survivorschange @TheWHN @lovingmemory19 @FamiliesUSA @mayamcnulty @unitybandsorg
#ForeverYellow #AddYellow #SupportCOVIDSurvivors #IMarchFor

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

On Saturday, August 6th we are marching to remember our loved ones who died from COVID, honor all Long Haulers, and raise awareness about the ongoing needs of the COVID survivor community. FInd a march near you https://t.co/kJ0MK41KEd

[Linda Gaudino @lindagaudinoCNN]

500 COVID survivors, long haulers & families who lost loved ones will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to NYC City Hall tomorrow to raise awareness of urgent pandemic needs.

I spoke w/ @SurvivorsChange about what's next for these fighters.

@NBCNewYork

https://t.co/6uvZh8cCFK

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Our exhibit needs help cleaning the white flags so they can be carefully archived. Available times: Th/Sat/Sun 1-5 pm in Bethesda, MD. CONTACT: [email protected] for details

[Paul Edward Parker @projopaul]

@projo: “This art is meant to call attention to the immense loss of life that has happened because of COVID and to bring us an opportunity to grieve together,” said Suzanne Firstenberg, the artist.
https://t.co/BLPrEmtMCA

[Maureen Cohen Harrington @VeganSkaterDC]

Our third @InAmericaFlags film, released on March 5, 2021 - about one year into Covid, and with more than 500,000 deaths in the USA. The film announces that the installation had gone virtual. On September 17, 2021, it went to the National Mall.

https://t.co/IdjdkrcRzQ

[In America Flags @inamericaflags]

In America: Rhode Island, Remember opened last weekend on the Statehouse Grounds. The exhibition is open through July 2nd.
https://t.co/GDddvHQkZs