The 6 month mark in any sustained crisis is always difficult. We have all adjusted to this "new normal", but might now feel like we're running out of steam. Yet, at best, we are only 1/3 the way through this marathon. How can we keep going? THREAD /x
@cityoftoronto The new lights at the offramp from the DVP to Don Mills Rd South is putting lives at risk & very dangerous. Driving around the bend the lineup of stopped cars is out of sight. Lights need to be removed. @PaulaFletcherTO@311Toronto
I've been struggling with understanding the riots - in large part because I lack the lived experience and history and knowledge that has led to this point. Highly recommend this video for anyone white. #blacklivesmatter
Here's the entire interview with @kimlatricejones and David Jones Media. Take a second to watch the whole thing because she makes even greater points throughout the entire interview than she does in the viral clip that is circulating. Her Monopoly comparison is spot on.
Between a pandemic, home schooling your kids and just general exhaustion even reading through book reccos can feel like a lot right now.
To make things easier for you I've put together a list of YouTube videos that will inspire you to do better and sometimes teach you how 👇🏾
I've learned and relearned and unlearned a lot this week.
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It's a privilege to learn about racism. It's a privilege to stop learning about racism when I'm tired. It's a privilege to tune out the hurt and divert my… https://t.co/NlNe9pTbAh
The list I’ve compiled is really just scratching the surface. I keep getting this question from my non-Black friends so I figured I’d share a small selection of the many thoughts I have with you here.
PS. These are all things you can pretty much do right away.
@teachable How do I add a signature to the certificate that I'm creating for students? I don't see it in any of the templates but your website talks about it and shows it in images - https://t.co/eTRYFYYlV2
Good reminders as quarantine continues to endure: “Focus on staying in the moment. Don’t let the burden of a huge task intimidate you. Break it up into smaller bits and take it down. Treat attention to detail like a religion.” @Seanjkernan https://t.co/vdsb87VJpr
I'm finding I need humour more and more to get me through the day & these re-written tweets are just doing just the trick 😅 Check it out. #WellnessWednesday#MentalhealthduringCovid19
All Canadian students deserve opportunities to continue their learning at home during the shutdown. If you have an extra device that you're not using - check out this initiative from @fdesignschool for how you can get it to a student in need. https://t.co/hmJ125ePrE
We can now read the Imperial College report on COVID-19 that led to the extreme measures we've seen in the US this week. Read it; it's terrifying. I'll offer a summary in this thread; please correct me if I've gotten it wrong.
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"...the idea of 'social solidarity' ...we have an ethical obligation to curtail activities, practice social distancing, and substitute activities with safer alternatives" - a nice way to #reframe#SocialDistancing#SocialSolidarity.
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The UHN OpenLab is organizing a Friendly Neighbour Hotline to help seniors with picking up meds + groceries. Sign up to volunteer here: https://t.co/BnJHlQF1vw
& learn more here: https://t.co/ARLSPwE56Y
UPDATE: We're almost at the starting gate. Over 300 volunteers who are undergoing our vetting process. Anyone else interested should fill out the Volunteer Intake Form on our new webpage: https://t.co/YjQ15mK9wD
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