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Kimberly Manyanga
Submitted to the Billerica Minuteman
Amid the heatwave we found ourselves in at the end of July, my privilege was continually brought to my awareness.
From my adequately air-conditioned home to my equally air-conditioned workplace, I have the privilege of living comfortably during a heatwave. So much that I rarely have to think about the temperature until I step outside, and when I do I can choose to step right back into my room, my sanctuary.
Many across the country don’t have that privilege right now.
The disparities in income and race when it comes to air-conditioning access are devastating. Lower-income and minority communities are the most vulnerable right now by the numbers, especially managing this heatwave during a pandemic. Multiple health organizations cite this unequal access to cooling as a threat to public health.
Kimberly Manyanga
Something like a cultural shift has swept over the atmosphere at Billerica Memorial High School.
As we continue to navigate through this unconventional year, my peers and I have noticed many hopeful signs of increased awareness and support for mental health here at school.
Especially as we recently shifted from hybrid learning to full-time, in-person learning.
For one, the school has implicated a 40-minute period during the school day where students can either recharge and do independent work or leave class for pull-out support. This can include going down to guidance, or to one of the other support staff in the building and talking, or seeking help in any form.
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