Segment 1, beginning at 4:13: Shirley's Kitchen Cabinet aims to use the collective power of Black women to influence public policy.
The founder of the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization discussed how it determines the issues most important to Black women, then works to affect needed change. She outlined the disproportionate negative impacts of the pandemic on Black women.
- Michele Watley, founder of Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet and the Griot Group
Segment 2, beginning at 29:35: Iowa company Health Gauge offers less invasive testing and quick results.
The 200,000 American deaths so far from COVID-19 remind us that the pandemic is still in full swing. Health officials continue to say more and faster testing is necessary. One Des Moines company is now offering it in Kansas City — with an $80 price tag.
- Scott McGlothlen, co-founder and president of Health Gauge
Segment 3, beginning at 40:06: A roll of toilet paper and videos remembering loved ones lost are featured in a new collection.
A Kansas history librarian realized waiting until the pandemic was over was not the time to begin gathering objects to illustrate this unique time in history. She explained what has been collected so far, and what will be done to preserve the artifacts for future study and remembrance.
- Donna Rae Pearson, history librarian for the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
"A Moment in Time: Our Local Responses to a Global Crisis" will be on display from Oct. 9 to Nov. 29 in the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604. Find more information at TSCPL.org.
