Why Is Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Worried?
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried that the pandemic is getting worse in the US. At a White House briefing on July 15 to announce a new campaign against CO
Corona & Your Life
Pallo: Sindhi Poetry to Discover Oral History
Poetry As Sanctuary – A column where we explore poetry as a means of expression for voices of the South Asian Diaspora. For five years now, I have hosted mon
Albela Sajan Aayo Ri: Finding Myself in My Art
During the pandemic, my home changed as my family members worked, attended school and college from home. The museum where I had volunteered weekly for 20 years
Out Of Sight. Out Of Mind. Why Seniors Are Getting The Invisible Treatment.
America is going back to normal as states reopen and Covid restrictions lift, but in many communities, the elderly, people of color and people with disabilities
For Toddlers, Pandemic Shapes Development During Formative Years
Lucretia Wilks, who runs a small day care out of her home in north St. Louis County, is used to watching young children embrace, hold hands and play together in
#MaskPodu: Bay Area High Schooler Joins Forces With Mask India Project
As COVID-19 makes its way down to the southern parts of India, there has been a silver lining. We have seen a surge of humanity that is lending a helping hand t
Get A Free Six Pack of Beer With Your Proof of Vaccine!
There are enormous disparities in the COVID vaccination rate - from state to state, county to county, and community to community. Why is it that when the vaccin
Why Indian Immigrants Are Facing a Unique Wellness Challenge
As America celebrates the loosening of the mask mandate, on the other side of the globe, there is a contrasting scene unfolding, complete with doom and gloom. S
Will They? Won’t They? What Parents Think About Giving Kids A Covid Shot
By September this year, children as young as two may be eligible for a Covid vaccine. While many parents welcome the prospect of protection against a deadly vir
Firewood: Processing COVID in India From Afar
I was fully vaccinated in March 2021. In the third week of April, I was planning to fly to India to check on my mother and extended family. My sister was in lin
Can COVID Burst America’s Bubble While The World Battles The Virus?
On May 13, after combating three waves of the coronavirus, the CDC released guidelines stating that Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can re
Hate Crimes & The Pandemic Create Mental Health Distress Among Asian Americans
Many Asian Americans say - we can wear a mask to protect against Covid but how can you protect yourself against racism? The physical assaults are the stories
