Episode 72: COVID-19 Special - Remote Activism

Hosts Benjamin Rangel and Kacee Ochalek seek out ways to remain active and civically engaged during a time of quarantine, self-isolation, and social distancing. We speak with Angela Harris, a Milwaukee Public School teacher and creator of a local mutual aid network, Angela Lang, Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and Megan O’Halloran, Milwaukee Public School Board Director for District 8. We discuss how residents can support one another during this crisis, how to remain civically engaged, and ways Milwaukee has remained resilient despite difficult times.

To learn more, visit:

• Milwaukee Community Care and Mutual Aid

• Black Leaders Organizing for Communities

• Milwaukee Public Schools

• Center for Disease Control

• Wisconsin Health and Human Services

• My Vote

• Census

• Milwaukee COVID-19 Resources

Action Steps

Megan’s action steps include:

1. Thank your elected officials.

2. Work at local election sites.

Angela Harris’ action steps include:

1. Reach out to local food pantries.

2. Complete mutual aid Google Form.

3. Stay engaged after all this.

Angela Lang’s action steps include:

1. Donate to and amplify organizations doing work to address the crisis.

2. Care for your self.

Bridge the City

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