Colored by Covid: Pandemic Insights
By Susanna Park
Focus on Women Magazine - www.focusonwomenmagazine.net/
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Colored by Covid: Pandemic Insights Mar 03, 2021
"The frontlines start with all of us!" - Dr. Syra Madad
Dr. Syra Madad- a public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She discusses her insights, inspirations, and lots of information regarding her works, life, and the Pandemic.
Dr. Madad has led and been part of multiple infectious disease responses including COVID19. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals (the nation’s largest healthcare deliver system).
Docuseries/ Documentary Mentioned:
- Netflix: “Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak”
- Discovery: “The Vaccine: Conquering COVID”
Uniting God's Children as ONE- Cantor Rev Misha Joy's mission and passion
Misha Joy- A Cantor and Reverend. She runs her own ministry, counsels, and officiates/leads worship services.
Cantor Rev Misha Joy’s mission, (called “World United in Prayer”), is to bring Christians back to their Jewish roots, to be able to learn the prayers that Jesus prayed.
She recorded and produced a series of Hebrew and English prayer albums that contain original melodies- with the purpose to unite all Christians and Jews.
From Ave Maria Records: “Prayers of the Testaments, God’s Words”
- “Freedom” (first volume) released March 15, 2021
- “Seventh Day” (volume one of the Shabbat Series) released March 3, 2021
Purchase or download on www.prayersofthetestaments.com or from iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and more.
Hate ends TODAY! - Alexandra Chan's input and inspiring words
Alexandra Chan - a historical archaeologist and author, focusing on the archaeology of early African America and slavery in the North; a family, lifestyle, and business branding photographer; owner of a Chinese brush painting business.
https://utpress.org/title/slavery-in-the-age-of-reason/
(AAPI community: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders)
Nothing is Impossible- '7 Oceans Challenge' (Beth French)
The challenge is called Oceans Seven- swimming all seven channels across the world. Some may say this challenge is impossible, but a mother showed to the world that nothing is impossible.
The movie, AGAINST THE TIDES, displays the journey of a British mother, Beth French, setting out to swim Oceans Seven.
Focus on Women Magazine, dedicates this episode to Advancing Abilities, in home community based services for children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, serving the Baltimore and Washington DC Metro areas, whose focus is not on disabilities, but advancing abilities.
AGAINST THE TIDES comes out March 2021 On Demand in the US and UK.
https://www.againstthetidesfilm.com
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/327339618
There is nothing you cannot do. Corinne Cook's song, "Yes I Can", proves that message.
Corinne Cook (a country music artist and songwriter).
Her song, “Yes I Can”, is an anthem honoring strong women (released during Women’s history month) – March 6, 2020. This song is honoring strong women all over the world for their contributions to history, culture, and society.
“Yes I Can” is available on all digital platforms including Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and more.
“Yes I Can” (Corinne Cook) = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dxoqFNEBlI
Corinne Cook’s Youtube Channel = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mKrbA59JUaX-fvtVWvwag
(music used– “Yes I Can” by Corinne Cook)
Rise up! Stand Strong, Women!
Sometimes, music is what comforts and motivates us during times of confusion, chaos, and worry.
Faith Schueler- a country artist, singer, and songwriter born and raised in South Carolina.
Faith shares her new song ("March on Girl"), insights of her career, and inspiring remarks to women and all people around the world!
March On Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bx1hWIolHg
(music used - "March on Girl" by Faith Schueler)
Missing Persons and Personal Security - Leon Ives
Leon Ives- an international detective, former counter intelligence officer with the US army, former criminal investigator for the Department of Homeland Security, and author of the book “Vanished: How to protect yourself and your children”.
Leon Ives is here to discuss key/important topics and issues from his book that are important for safety/security protocols.
“Vanished: How to protect yourself and your children” - https://www.amazon.com/Vanished-Protect-Yourself-Your-Children/dp/1477453598
(music used = Sadao Watanabe)