97 10 1657 https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/942ffd19c53597115775726dbf8a484d.pdf 25e6c7aaeb147056e03f7989018a7acd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Laurelmead Cooperative Description What is it all about? Laurelmead Cooperative, is an active, 55+ independent community, located on the Seekonk River, only 5 minutes from downtown Providence. As a cooperative, shareholders guide all major decisions, governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members who are selected via annual resident elections, and guided by resident committees: Activities, Budget & Finance, Buildings & Grounds, Dining, Health & Fitness, and Marketing. Laurelmead’s mission is to support independence and enriched senior living. Until the beginning of this pandemic we currently find ourselves in, the Laurelmead Journal was published three times a year. The aim has always been to enrich the enjoyment of living at Laurelmead by presenting articles by both residents and staff, including profiles, memoirs, artwork, and poetry. At the onset of the pandemic the editors decided to publish on a weekly schedule. “Social distancing” has become the new normal at Laurelmead, doesn’t mean quarantining our minds, our sense of humor, and our need for human connection. These issues are usually 12 pages, produced “in-house”, and contributions have been steady and engaging. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Laurelmead Journal: Special Edition - March 2020 Creator Who created this item? Laurelmead Cooperative Date When was this item created? March 2020 Description What is it all about? This edition of the Laurelmead Journal includes creative writing and contributions from residents of Laurelmead Apartments - a senior living facility in Providence, RI. The contents include "Field" [block print illustration] by Jane Roberts, "untitled" by Hazel Hollmann, "The First Lines of 10 Classic Novels Rewritten for Social Distancing", "Journal of the Plague Year" by Rosemary Colt, "Infantile Paralysis" by Susan Kinloch, "What are the three things you most want to be with you if you are quarantined?", "Unsolicited Advice at 80" by Hilary Orbach. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Providence, RI Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Laurel Meade Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Write a memory, journal entry, essay, list, poem, or story below. You can attach a file below if you'd prefer. My experience in quarantine. I, myself, am sort of a reclusive person per say. I’m more of home body than anything, I enjoy the comforts of my bed, my covers, and my phone. The thought of staying at home for a long period of time but this time with an excuse sounded like a dream come true. But little did I know, it would be an absolute nightmare. The feeling of being trapped in one place over something you cannot control is something I have never thought I would be afraid of. The countless days wasted away during the summer time were complete torture and I have never wanted to leave my house more than then. The thought of going on a walk just to get some air had turned into something more life or death than anything. And I, as a teen, my life being nothing but friends, technology, and sleep, had changed basically forever. My father and I used to always go on drives with one another to relieve stress but now the car was only used for one time trips back and forth to different stores, hoping to find some toilet paper! And of course to buy food and different necessities. As the days progressed, different things in my life had new meaning. My phone before was nothing more than something to entertain me, but it had soon become my main source of maintaining relationships. My bed soon became the place I hated the most and my house became a cage with no key. My optimism soon diminished as COVID cases kept rising then falling then spiking once more. I never would’ve thought the one place I call home would be the most hated place to be. But I learned many things about myself. How I enjoy writing more than anything. And how preparing snacks late at night would be something I am quite good at. Despite our society’s current climate, this quarantine has equally been a blessing and a curse. Date When was this created? 10/16/20 Location Where was this item created? My home. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? My experience in quarantine. Creator Who created this item? Alona L. Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? This is about my experience in quarantine as a teen. https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/cbf145dd51a96b9387907cc816dd18e2.jpg 9247da54cb72518839ac8f6ce4374dff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Laurelmead Cooperative Description What is it all about? Laurelmead Cooperative, is an active, 55+ independent community, located on the Seekonk River, only 5 minutes from downtown Providence. As a cooperative, shareholders guide all major decisions, governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members who are selected via annual resident elections, and guided by resident committees: Activities, Budget & Finance, Buildings & Grounds, Dining, Health & Fitness, and Marketing. Laurelmead’s mission is to support independence and enriched senior living. Until the beginning of this pandemic we currently find ourselves in, the Laurelmead Journal was published three times a year. The aim has always been to enrich the enjoyment of living at Laurelmead by presenting articles by both residents and staff, including profiles, memoirs, artwork, and poetry. At the onset of the pandemic the editors decided to publish on a weekly schedule. “Social distancing” has become the new normal at Laurelmead, doesn’t mean quarantining our minds, our sense of humor, and our need for human connection. These issues are usually 12 pages, produced “in-house”, and contributions have been steady and engaging. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Laurelmead Cooperative, Aerial view Description What is it all about? Photograph of Laurelmead Cooperative - a 55+ independent living community - in Providence, RI. Creator Who created this item? 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Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Photo taken by Marta V. Martínez Date When was this created? August 4, 2020 Location Where was this item created? Corner of Oxford & Broad Streets, Providence, RI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Museo del Barrio - Sidewalk Art on Broad Street Description What is it all about? Image of BLM artwork by Latina artist, Tamara Día, on the sidewalk in front of Carolina's Market organized by Rhode Island Latino Arts. Art Artists Streets https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/67f617833cb3f92a363ca23f0d93cfe3.mp4 083a62026d478b79ee51a09242036915 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast Description What is it all about? The Coronacast was an online video interview series completed between March and June 2020. This series was an attempt to connect with thoughtful, courageous people who were finding their own paths through an unprecedented time. I needed help in making meaning of the pandemic experience. These 26 conversations kept me connected at times when I felt very alone, challenged me to think about things that were not visible or comfortable to me, and made me cry with grief and gratitude. When I look back across these short interviews, I’m struck by how each one reflects an individual perspective at a particular moment and also fits into a bigger picture of human experience. To each and every person who made space to talk with me, to be tender, to share a personal story or glimpse into their life’s work, thank you. It is my belief that we are strongest when we are vulnerable. You have led the way for me in doing so. Talking with and listening to other people is a good place to start, in any situation. Parker Palmer talks about our responsibility to “hear people into deeper speech” — which seems like a worthy goal. Right now, there are urgent conversations our community needs to have about race, oppression, history, access, priorities, and opportunity. We have to talk about these things so that we can work together for equity and justice. We are lucky to have many strong voices leading those discussions, and I’m committed to supporting them. Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast 26: Brent Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Date When was this item created? 6/30/20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rhode Island Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Jessica David Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? “Place really connects me to history,” said Brent Runyon. “It helps me understand historical timelines and events in ways that learning dates and names never did. I feel like it’s a really powerful tool for connecting us to our past, the good and the bad parts of it.” Indeed. I find history intriguing because it helps me understand how people have influenced people, for years upon years, and how those people have created the places where we now live, which shape us. As executive director of the Providence Preservation Society and someone who came to the preservation field through engineering, Brent is a good person to talk to about such topics. “I have to say, the first month was kind of traumatizing,” Brent said, acknowledging the guilt and depression that went along with the early days of the pandemic for him. “It was really hard to get motivated and find a new way to work. What did work even mean anymore?” As Brent notes, this is a difficult time to plan, and it is also an excellent time to consider transformation — of the work we do and the ways we do it. https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/7e84bab2837f680df3ce450c793f60ca.mp4 7632ec4d576a2ef17355843219597bd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast Description What is it all about? The Coronacast was an online video interview series completed between March and June 2020. This series was an attempt to connect with thoughtful, courageous people who were finding their own paths through an unprecedented time. I needed help in making meaning of the pandemic experience. These 26 conversations kept me connected at times when I felt very alone, challenged me to think about things that were not visible or comfortable to me, and made me cry with grief and gratitude. When I look back across these short interviews, I’m struck by how each one reflects an individual perspective at a particular moment and also fits into a bigger picture of human experience. To each and every person who made space to talk with me, to be tender, to share a personal story or glimpse into their life’s work, thank you. It is my belief that we are strongest when we are vulnerable. You have led the way for me in doing so. Talking with and listening to other people is a good place to start, in any situation. Parker Palmer talks about our responsibility to “hear people into deeper speech” — which seems like a worthy goal. Right now, there are urgent conversations our community needs to have about race, oppression, history, access, priorities, and opportunity. We have to talk about these things so that we can work together for equity and justice. We are lucky to have many strong voices leading those discussions, and I’m committed to supporting them. Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast 25: Professor Cheit Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Date When was this item created? 6/25/20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rhode Island Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Jessica David Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? “In public policy there is this notion of the policy window, and things that are in the policy window are things that are in the realm of possibility,” Ross Cheit said. “And I think that what’s happened in the last few months is the policy window has changed. I think it’s gotten a lot bigger. I think that there are now things that are possible and are happening that three months ago we might have said were impossible. So the window’s open.” Yes, I thought. Yes! That explains the vague but persistent sense of opportunity that this terrible pandemic has brought upon us. Ross Cheit is a professor of political science at Brown University. He wrestles with issues of ethics, criminal justice, and public policy. I know him from Twitter, where he offers sage and witty commentary. I was therefore totally unsurprised that, in a 10-minute conversation, Professor Cheit covered political science concepts I haven’t thought of since college, touched on the quirkiness of Rhode Island’s two degrees of separation, and clearly delighted in his students. The uncertainty is challenging and at times overwhelming, but Professor Cheit left me with a new perspective. “Some good things are happening with this policy window open,” he said. “So things are possible.” https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/33aa24acdcf659d4e846040e7bd4ebcf.mp4 280dec57a89fe9b8f168ed19c68a1314 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast Description What is it all about? The Coronacast was an online video interview series completed between March and June 2020. This series was an attempt to connect with thoughtful, courageous people who were finding their own paths through an unprecedented time. I needed help in making meaning of the pandemic experience. These 26 conversations kept me connected at times when I felt very alone, challenged me to think about things that were not visible or comfortable to me, and made me cry with grief and gratitude. When I look back across these short interviews, I’m struck by how each one reflects an individual perspective at a particular moment and also fits into a bigger picture of human experience. To each and every person who made space to talk with me, to be tender, to share a personal story or glimpse into their life’s work, thank you. It is my belief that we are strongest when we are vulnerable. You have led the way for me in doing so. Talking with and listening to other people is a good place to start, in any situation. Parker Palmer talks about our responsibility to “hear people into deeper speech” — which seems like a worthy goal. Right now, there are urgent conversations our community needs to have about race, oppression, history, access, priorities, and opportunity. We have to talk about these things so that we can work together for equity and justice. We are lucky to have many strong voices leading those discussions, and I’m committed to supporting them. Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast 24: Kristen Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Date When was this item created? 6/24/20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rhode Island Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Jessica David Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? “We’re looking at $48.5 million in direct spending losses for the state of Rhode Island,” said Kristen Adamo on the impact of the coronavirus on tourism. “The hit that our industry has taken has just been massive. We were the first to be hit and I think we’re going to be one of the last to recover.” Tourism is a major economic driver in Rhode Island; we hosted 25.4 million visitors in 2018, and the industry supported 86,000 jobs. (Not surprising, given our beautiful coastline, charming communities, amazing food, remarkable history, and vibrant cultural scene.) So, yes, this hit is significant, deep, and widespread. Kristen is president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, which grows and supports the meetings, events, sports, hospitality, and tourism sectors of our economy. She was forced to lay off 15 of her own employees, and it’s the lost jobs that drive her. “It lights the fire in your belly,” she notes. “Everything you do, you think, am I saving a job?.” So what can we do to support our neighbors who work in the tourism industry? “Advocate for us by getting out there,” Kristen responds. Patronize local restaurants (dining in or taking out!), plan a staycation at a local hotel, and recommend Rhode Island for conventions and events. You heard her, Rhode Island. https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/7f7571698a9a27ef421be7056c9ef996.mp4 68f944e89b0f8cf5e28c207e1adb15c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast Description What is it all about? The Coronacast was an online video interview series completed between March and June 2020. This series was an attempt to connect with thoughtful, courageous people who were finding their own paths through an unprecedented time. I needed help in making meaning of the pandemic experience. These 26 conversations kept me connected at times when I felt very alone, challenged me to think about things that were not visible or comfortable to me, and made me cry with grief and gratitude. When I look back across these short interviews, I’m struck by how each one reflects an individual perspective at a particular moment and also fits into a bigger picture of human experience. To each and every person who made space to talk with me, to be tender, to share a personal story or glimpse into their life’s work, thank you. It is my belief that we are strongest when we are vulnerable. You have led the way for me in doing so. Talking with and listening to other people is a good place to start, in any situation. Parker Palmer talks about our responsibility to “hear people into deeper speech” — which seems like a worthy goal. Right now, there are urgent conversations our community needs to have about race, oppression, history, access, priorities, and opportunity. We have to talk about these things so that we can work together for equity and justice. We are lucky to have many strong voices leading those discussions, and I’m committed to supporting them. Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast 23: Theresa Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Date When was this item created? 6/23/20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rhode Island Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Jessica David Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? Theresa Moore thinks about history. More, she thinks about how we think about history. So when I consider what this moment means for our collective history, I want to listen to Theresa. Theresa founded T-Time Productions to bring untold inspiring stories to life. With projects like Third and Long, a documentary which examines civil rights in this country through the integration of pro football, she weaves education and entertainment via great storytelling. Theresa seeks to bring more accurate and inclusive histories into the classroom, as textbooks and classroom materials traditionally tell a one-sided and exclusive version of what happened. “Some of this historical stuff lays the foundation for some of the challenges and systemic issues we have right now,” she pointed out. Witnessing the uneven impacts of COVID-19, educational inequities made worse by distance learning, and the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd has not been easy, but it has reinforced Theresa’s work and purpose. “At certain points, I just had to shut down and process and regroup,” she acknowledged. Theresa draws, not surprisingly, on history — in this case, her own family’s legacy. “I look at the history of my ancestors. As a people, we can look back and look at the strength and the dignity and the grace that we have come through some of these things,” she notes. “And it doesn’t mean that we’re not pushing for change, but it does give me hope that that’s the underlying lineage and foundation of how we’re going to deal with this.” https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/d4484fdd97494adc8bbb0973ee6eda3c.mp4 664fd7dd5284cf3f2ad1aa8d40c3e01f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast Description What is it all about? The Coronacast was an online video interview series completed between March and June 2020. This series was an attempt to connect with thoughtful, courageous people who were finding their own paths through an unprecedented time. I needed help in making meaning of the pandemic experience. These 26 conversations kept me connected at times when I felt very alone, challenged me to think about things that were not visible or comfortable to me, and made me cry with grief and gratitude. When I look back across these short interviews, I’m struck by how each one reflects an individual perspective at a particular moment and also fits into a bigger picture of human experience. To each and every person who made space to talk with me, to be tender, to share a personal story or glimpse into their life’s work, thank you. It is my belief that we are strongest when we are vulnerable. You have led the way for me in doing so. Talking with and listening to other people is a good place to start, in any situation. Parker Palmer talks about our responsibility to “hear people into deeper speech” — which seems like a worthy goal. Right now, there are urgent conversations our community needs to have about race, oppression, history, access, priorities, and opportunity. We have to talk about these things so that we can work together for equity and justice. We are lucky to have many strong voices leading those discussions, and I’m committed to supporting them. Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast 22: Damian Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Date When was this item created? 6/15/20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rhode Island Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Jessica David Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? I think that Damian Ewens knows a thing or two that is relevant right now. Damian is founder of Ocean State of Mind, a mindfulness-based science and research initiative supporting ocean conservation and human health. He draws on his background as an educator, entrepreneur, and systems builder to use mindfulness practices to strengthen the human/nature connection. “That journey has led me to start thinking about how do we help an individual human take stock of who they are, what they’re feeling, and bring some sort of control back to their lives,” Damian said. “And nature has a huge part in that. I think a big part of our disconnect in society is that we’ve also pulled away from our relationship with the natural world.” Damian sees the connections between COVID-19 and the worldwide protests against racism and oppression. “There’s some really important conversations and changes that are happening in our country and around the world around the topic of race,” he said. “And we have to get those relational things right if we’re truly going to be able to walk forward as a species. Coronavirus has sort of put everyone on notice.” My own efforts to develop a mindfulness practice have been pretty pathetic. I am easily distracted during daily life and easily triggered when the stresses rise, as they inevitably do. On a much bigger scale, I fear that happening in our world, as our attention lurches from one moment of outrage and despair to the next. How do we (individually and collectively) sustain intent as we walk forward? “My bet and my sense is that if we go back to our own intuition, and if we learn to listen to our own wisdom that’s inside of each of us right now, that’s the path forward,” Damian offered. “That includes the really challenging internal deep dives that folks of privilege like myself have to do to shift these institutional, systemic pieces of injustice that are all over the place. So it’s not a rush back to the normal; it’s a recreation of a more just world where everyone has opportunity.” https://ricovidarchive.org/files/original/0986b3e84dd665b5b0f0af9cb1c9f70e.mp4 9245ed0779e400629ea5ed3034d608b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast Description What is it all about? The Coronacast was an online video interview series completed between March and June 2020. This series was an attempt to connect with thoughtful, courageous people who were finding their own paths through an unprecedented time. I needed help in making meaning of the pandemic experience. These 26 conversations kept me connected at times when I felt very alone, challenged me to think about things that were not visible or comfortable to me, and made me cry with grief and gratitude. When I look back across these short interviews, I’m struck by how each one reflects an individual perspective at a particular moment and also fits into a bigger picture of human experience. To each and every person who made space to talk with me, to be tender, to share a personal story or glimpse into their life’s work, thank you. It is my belief that we are strongest when we are vulnerable. You have led the way for me in doing so. Talking with and listening to other people is a good place to start, in any situation. Parker Palmer talks about our responsibility to “hear people into deeper speech” — which seems like a worthy goal. Right now, there are urgent conversations our community needs to have about race, oppression, history, access, priorities, and opportunity. We have to talk about these things so that we can work together for equity and justice. We are lucky to have many strong voices leading those discussions, and I’m committed to supporting them. Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Coronacast 21: Lisa Creator Who created this item? Jessica David Date When was this item created? 6/4/20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rhode Island Publisher Are you submitting this on behalf of someone else? Jessica David Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? It seems as though Lisa Raiola created Hope & Main, the food business incubator in Warren, from sheer force of will. She saw a need, mobilized a community of believers, and worked her tail off to make it successful. And it is successful; there are currently 93 businesses with licenses attached to Hope & Main. I spoke with Lisa on June 3, in a week when our community and our nation — still reeling from the coronavirus — is crying out from the oppression and violence perpetuated for centuries against Black and African-American people. Going into our conversation, I felt heavy and unfocused. Reflecting on the past two months, Lisa said, “There’s a great awakening to how interdependent we are on one another as a society and as a human race.” And then she said something that struck me as particularly profound: “We see that for the same reasons we had to stay inside to protect each other’s health, we’ve been drawn outside to protect each other’s rights.” Yes to that. And yes to the hard work of being antiracist, yes to small and local, yes to the helpers, yes to the New Next. Listen to the full conversation for more on how Hope & Main responded to community needs, the impact on member businesses, and what this might mean for the future. And stay to the end for Lisa’s Springsteen shout-out.