StoriesofSanDiego

Collecting the stories from San Diegans affected by COVID and racial inequities to share them with the world.

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separate us based on race or socio-economic group and build mutually-beneficial relationships that can bridge this damaging divide.” - Susie Fikse (4/4)

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a computer or internet access and don’t have an English-speaking parent to help. Social distancing is impossible if you live with a multiple-generational family in a two-bedroom apartment. My hope for our community is that we would come out of our bubbles of isolation that (3/4)

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impossible to bridge. Obstacles like poverty, lack of education, or language barriers only exacerbated COVID challenges. Sheltering in place takes on different meaning if you’re living in your car or with an abusive partner. Schooling at home is hampered if kids are without (2/4)

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“As the director of a small non-profit in San Diego, one of the most disturbing things to me during the pandemic was seeing the gap between the rich and poor, the “haves” and the “have-nots,” continue to widen. What began as a ravine is now a canyon that feels (1/4)

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from important relationships during my years in college. COVID-19 brought together my family in unique and challenging ways through a series of conversations and a lot of time together.” (2/2)

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Noah Lee

How did COVID-19 impact you and your loved ones?
The pandemic highlighted a lot of areas in my life that I had been taking for granted.

“With the confusion and fear that was spreading among my friends and family, it became clear to me that I had grown distant (1/2)

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Check out Lindsay’s interview for “Together San Diego”! https://t.co/yBIt3lDHul

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“... business again is one that I would never re-do and honestly everything really does happen for a reason. My heart is heavy for those impacted differently and I just hope through it all we’re able to gain peace again.” 2/2

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“I want to say that as much as this past year has been a whirlwind, I’m truly so grateful for what it’s brought me. I don’t think I would have gotten to know things about myself as much as I do now without the time we had given. The drive that started me to start my...” 1/2

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Read Jerry McCormick’s story at https://t.co/sTBdWn1B8M

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Our website got a makeover! Check out https://t.co/Tt3yGgN6zw for already shared stories and to share YOUR story https://t.co/vwEFpzIlJB

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We want to amplify voices of BIPOC who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Stories of San Diego will bring together your story and others’ from San Diego to record this historic time as it unfolds. Share YOUR story with us!

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📍 San Diego, CA. America’s Finest City is known for its beautiful beaches and weather. But, if you look a little closer, you’ll see that many people who live here have been hard hit by COVID-19.

In San Diego, the zip codes hardest hit are Black and brown neighborhoods.