Community. Healing. Resources. April 15, 2021 | Volume 56

You are growing into consciousness, and my wish for you is that you feel no need to constrict yourself to make other people comfortable. ― Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me

With permission, we are sharing these words from Sarah Bellamy at Penumbra Theater. While the words reflect George Floyd, the message connects us to Daunte Wright’s killing and the continued importance of how we all need to address anti-racism and support it through our work, in our community. To Read More, Click Here Free Virtual Offering from U of M: Navigating Climate Anxiety With Dr. Jennifer Atkinson May 4th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Do you wonder how to navigate the emotional toll of climate breakdown? Strategies and solutions to care for your mental health while confronting the climate crisis are essential. Join us on May 4th at 12pm for a workshop with Dr. Jennifer Atkinson, Associate Professor of environmental humanities at the University of Washington, Bothell, known for her seminars on Eco-Grief and Climate Anxiety. Click here to learn more and sign up

Anti-Racism Resources:

Floyd and Wright families speak out in Minneapolis The Case For Ending Traffic Stops 5 women of color changing the face of therapy for their communities The casual racism of mispronouncing an Asian person’s name The Shooting of Daunte Wright and the Meaning of George Floyd's Death

COVID-19 Resources:

Underserved communities bear brunt of paused Johnson & Johnson rollout When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine? A pediatrician answers 5 questions parents are asking Why some of the Twin Cities' most affluent neighborhoods are included in an effort to vaccinate 'underserved and vulnerable populations' I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what? Simulation: Why You Need High Vaccination Rates To Stop A Pandemic

Educational/Emotional Resources:

Stop Waiting for Things to Go ‘Back to Normal’ 'I don't want to go back to normal': As pandemic fades, some find anxiety grows How to Make Small Talk After We've Been Through... a Pandemic Tour of the Moon 6 Rituals To Help You Clear Energy This Spring & Beyond

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