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April 17, 2020
Art by Micah Bazant Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re taking a look at how the pandemic is affecting different communities in different ways. Spoiler: this is not an equal opportunity pandemic. What we’re checking out… Black Americans are suffering from COVID-19 in the highest numbers. Latinx people are the hardest hit by pay cuts […]
April 3, 2020
Image via Chelsea Handler Written by Jackson Bird As we collectively adjust to a new normal, we’re focusing this week’s reFRESH on unique takes and important perspectives on the pandemic. What we’re checking out… This week’s New York Times Magazine cover story featured the stories of essential workers, in their own words and with their own […]
March 20, 2020
Art by Kimothy Joy Written by Jackson Bird Well y’all, this month hasn’t exactly gone as expected. As we try to adjust to this new normal, we wanted to share some pieces of wisdom from thought leaders in our orbit that we’ve been particularly uplifted by. What we’re checking out… Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb shared her insight […]
August 2, 2019
Art via Becca Rea-Holloway Written by Jackson Bird This week we scoured the web for anything not about the Democratic Primary Debates. Yes, we all watched to stay informed and many of our speakers had excellent commentary (check out their tweets), but at this point we all need to refresh our minds with other news. What we’re […]
November 13, 2018
What do an astrophysicist, rural revitalizer, and religious scholar have in common? Besides the fact that they’re all making incredible contributions to the world, FRESH Speakers is thrilled to welcome them as our 2018 class. Let’s face it, 2018 has been an unusually intense year. The threats and injustice we face these days can make […]