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Episode 17: The Colors of COVID
Join Nikita Boston-Fisher and Thierry Lindor as they talk about how the pandemic has affected communities of color in Montreal and how people of color can advocate for themselves and their loved ones. Thierry Lindor is a father of three, an activist-entrepreneur, and founder of the platform, The Colors of COVID. They collect data on racialized and marginalized communities’ experiences with the pandemic to hold elected officials accountable and make the most voiceless members of society heard. In this episode, Thierry shares with Nikita and the viewers his motivations for creating The Colors of COVID and their research results. There is a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!
Outline of the Episode:
● [03:08] What “The Colors of Covid” is about and why it is necessary.
● [6:08] The Colors of Covid’s research so far and how systemic inequities turn out to be the cause.
● [09:43] Why Covid is a socio-economic pandemic, according to Thierry Lindor.
● [15:17] The colored communities’ response to The Colors of Covid survey and research.
● [18:00] Why people no longer trust establishments and authorities, and why people should start to create their own spaces.
● [20:30] The importance of The Colors of Covid’s report to Canada and its future generation.
● [22:44] How The Colors of Covid responds to those who have lost hope in pandemic research and solutions.
● [27:21] How to best advocate for yourselves and your loved ones.
● [33:22] The reality of how people of color need to document their struggle to prove its truth.
● [36:09] Mental health discussions in colored communities in the cause of Covid.
● [39:24] Thierry shares a testimonial to The Colors of Covid’s work, inspiring him to this day.
Resources:
The Story of Joyce Echaquan: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/joyce-echaquan-s-death-highlights-systemic-racism-in-health-care-experts-say-1.5132146
The Colors of Covid Website: https://thecolorsofcovid.com
Thierry Lindor’s Website: http://www.thierrylindor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thierrylindor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thierrylindor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thierrylindor
Contact Nikita Boston-Fisher!
Website: https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhealthcafe
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Join Nikita Boston-Fisher and Thierry Lindor as they talk about how the pandemic has affected communities of color in Montreal and how people of color can advocate for themselves and their loved ones. Thierry Lindor is a father of three, an activist-entrepreneur, and founder of the platform, The Colors of COVID. They collect data on racialized and marginalized communities’ experiences with the pandemic to hold elected officials accountable and make the most voiceless members of society heard. In this episode, Thierry shares with Nikita and the viewers his motivations for creating The Colors of COVID and their research results. There is a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!
Outline of the Episode:
● [03:08] What “The Colors of Covid” is about and why it is necessary.
● [6:08] The Colors of Covid’s research so far and how systemic inequities turn out to be the cause.
● [09:43] Why Covid is a socio-economic pandemic, according to Thierry Lindor.
● [15:17] The colored communities’ response to The Colors of Covid survey and research.
● [18:00] Why people no longer trust establishments and authorities, and why people should start to create their own spaces.
● [20:30] The importance of The Colors of Covid’s report to Canada and its future generation.
● [22:44] How The Colors of Covid responds to those who have lost hope in pandemic research and solutions.
● [27:21] How to best advocate for yourselves and your loved ones.
● [33:22] The reality of how people of color need to document their struggle to prove its truth.
● [36:09] Mental health discussions in colored communities in the cause of Covid.
● [39:24] Thierry shares a testimonial to The Colors of Covid’s work, inspiring him to this day.
Resources:
The Story of Joyce Echaquan: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/joyce-echaquan-s-death-highlights-systemic-racism-in-health-care-experts-say-1.5132146
The Colors of Covid Website: https://thecolorsofcovid.com
Thierry Lindor’s Website: http://www.thierrylindor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thierrylindor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thierrylindor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thierrylindor
Contact Nikita Boston-Fisher!
Website: https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhealthcafe