“In the midst of the crisis, New Yorkers set an example of solidarity and creativity” - The New York Beacon

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“In the midst of the crisis, New Yorkers set an example of solidarity and creativity” - The New York Beacon

Photo Credits: Viviane Faver By Viviane Faver When the coronavirus pandemic began, and people were forced to stop working, many New York residents became unemployed and struggled to fill their refrigerator. Aware of this, a group of activists from the Org - In Our Hearts […]

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