COVID Stories

Hamilton has stormed back into the pop culture scene this summer, reminding all of us how valuable the arts are, especially in dark times. Theaters and concert halls were some of the first businesses to be closed as the COVID-19 pandemic spread through New York, leaving people who spent their whole lives chasing a dream wondering if they would ever get back on stage. So for this episode, I wanted to feature the voice of a Broadway actor, and learn how he has coped with being unemployed and what he's doing to stay creative while stuck at in his apartment.

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It takes guts to run for office, and just as much courage to work for a political candidate. In this episode, we meet someone who dedicated themself to a candidate they still believe in, only to watch that candidate drop out after Super Tuesday, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was really breaking open.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that impacts different communities differently. For the first episode, I chose to feature the story of someone working to create widespread change in their neighborhood and beyond. He told me about the impact COVID-19 is having on him, his family, and his community; and why he remains hopeful about the future.

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Raising the voices of everyday people whose jobs and lives have been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to www.covidstoriespodcast.com to learn more.

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