TheVITAL Diary

Throughout the project the VITAL Health team will share stories, anecdotes and information. We'll provide updates on our events and on the project's successes and failures — and how you can help. Occasionally, we'll share stories from community members as well.

Myra Weise 8/30/20 Myra Weise 8/30/20

Art: Vulnerability made manifest

Whenever I begin work on a new performance or short film project as production manager, the same set of questions arise: Will I do justice to the project and do I have the skillset to bring the concept to life in a profound and impactful way.

Anthony Otto Nelson, Jr. 8/23/20 Anthony Otto Nelson, Jr. 8/23/20

Dance helps me heal, connect with community

Having discussions and doing workshops unpacking mental health is needed right now as we all maneuver these ever-shifting sands.

Stacey L. Kirby 8/16/20 Stacey L. Kirby 8/16/20

VITAL Diary: Pivoting with art in times of crisis

During Phase 1 workshops for VITAL Health we watched the protests, demonstrations and research in real-time reveal that the Black and Brown communities were suffering and dying from COVID-19 at alarming rates in relation to whites. We decided to shift our focus.