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VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
We Keep Us Safe: Collective Care and Resilience in New York City Public Housing
6:30 pm ET, RSVP Required
Join Jayah Arnett, Camille Napoleon, Saundrea Coleman, and Michael Partis for a conversation around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents of NYCHA and how residents built networks of care and solidarity for each other. Presented in partnership with Bernard Center for Research on Women.
Before COVID-19 descended on New York City, public housing residents were already dealing with precarious living conditions that included maintenance repairs, sorely-need capital improvements, and a range of health and safety issues. These conditions were only exacerbated by the pandemic and the inadequate response to these communities by local, state, and federal authorities. Many residents of this city had to grapple with employment and health issues, housing security, and a range of hardships. However, public housing residents, including the elderly, essential workers, teachers, and first responders, withstood additional challenges due to NYCHA’s failure to swiftly respond with the deployment of resources, information and communication, and health and safety protocols. Some residents responded to these challenges with creative ideas, leadership and care that often springs from so many of these communities.
Jayah Arnett, Camille Napoleon, Saundrea Coleman, and Michael Partis (moderator) will come together to talk about creativity and collective care, and how it may be sustained amidst ongoing challenges of public housing privatization and disinvestment and the importance of local elections.
Live transcription and ASL interpretation will be provided. Please email any additional access needs to skreitzb@barnard.edu.
What does PURPLE sound like? offers audiences opportunities to engage with this work both in person and virtually. Programming includes gallery hours, live performances, and virtual walkthroughs and discussions.
Health & Safety
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with New York City COVID-19 Mandate, all visitors ages 12 and older will be required to show that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Acceptable forms of documentation include NYC COVID Safe available on Apple | Android; Excelsior Pass available on Apple | Android; a CDC Vaccination Card (photo or card); NYC Vaccination Record; an official immunization record from outside NYC or the United States.
Read our full COVID-19 protocol here.
Accessibility
Artspace PS109 is an ADA-compliant building. Elevators are available via the main entrance, and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance’s outdoor gates do not have an ADA push button and may be heavy to open. If you know you will need assistance, please contact us in advance. For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at (718) 497-4282 (voice only) or info@hi-artsnyc.org.