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To the Editor:
As an Asian-American, I applaud the Senateâs swift, bipartisan passage of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act. The measure, however, constitutes a mere first step in the fight against anti-Asian violence. To further combat such bigotry, we must also promote Asian-American representation in education curriculums.
Teaching the Asian-American experience is imperative because U.S. history chroniclers often neglect it. In most textbooks, weâre invisible, relegated to a few short paragraphs, even footnotes. That erases our stories from the record, perpetuating ignorance and contributing to our mischaracterization as a monolithic âmodel minorityâ or foreign threat, thus allowing xenophobia and dis
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Harford County Public Library and Harford County Department of Community Services are hosting several virtual programs in support of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. (Harford County Public Library)
Harford County Public Library and Harford County Department of Community Services are hosting several virtual programs in support of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Speakers include author and artist Sandra Magsamen, musician and mental health advocate Jordan Lally and author Kelly Jensen.
The programs support good mental health for all ages in the community. Each of the virtual programs is free of charge and open to the public, and registration is required. A valid email address is needed at registration. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and a unique password to this event.
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MARQUETTE The Marquette County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals age 16 and over from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University.
To schedule an appointment, use this link:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/210674224388155. The form is for first doses only.
Anyone needing assistance or wanting to schedule a second dose may call the MCHD hotline at 906-475-7847.
This line is staffed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Mental health screening offered
Many people have had or are experiencing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and could use some help.