National Museum of American History | What do we take for granted? with nurse Abigaile De Mesa | Viral Histories @SmithsonianAmHistory | Uploaded May 2020 | Updated October 2024, 17 hours ago.
This video features a conversation with Abigail De Mesa, a New Jersey nurse originally from the Philippines. Moderated by curator, Theo Gonzalves and student Lintaro Donovan.
What do we take for granted? How does this inform the choices we make?
This conversation is part of our Viral Histories series. Viral Histories features conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines. For more information on the series, check out our website: https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/viral-histories-stories-racism-resilience-and-resistance-asian-american-communities
During this pandemic, Asian Americans have been experiencing increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history.
Watch the live Q&A with Theo Gonzalves, Lintaro Donovan, and Ruby Ibarra. here: youtu.be/RPLI0J8OE4o?t=864
Explore resources relating to this video here: https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/viral-histories-filipino-american-nurses-and-healthcare-workers/PTiWvMfn6AXjyAuA#
Music: 7,000 Miles by Ruby Ibarra
This video features a conversation with Abigail De Mesa, a New Jersey nurse originally from the Philippines. Moderated by curator, Theo Gonzalves and student Lintaro Donovan.
What do we take for granted? How does this inform the choices we make?
This conversation is part of our Viral Histories series. Viral Histories features conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines. For more information on the series, check out our website: https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/viral-histories-stories-racism-resilience-and-resistance-asian-american-communities
During this pandemic, Asian Americans have been experiencing increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history.
Watch the live Q&A with Theo Gonzalves, Lintaro Donovan, and Ruby Ibarra. here: youtu.be/RPLI0J8OE4o?t=864
Explore resources relating to this video here: https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/viral-histories-filipino-american-nurses-and-healthcare-workers/PTiWvMfn6AXjyAuA#
Music: 7,000 Miles by Ruby Ibarra
