InfoFlow Episode 7.103 – 2/28/22
| [Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance] |
| MARISA: Welcome back to Infoflow, Blazers. Today is Monday, February 28th. I’m MARISA. |
| MIREYA: And I’m MIREYA. Today’s the last day of Black History Month. This year’s theme was Black health and wellness. We know that next year’s theme will be “Anti-Black violence and resistance in the diaspora”. |
| MARISA: Health officials say that the new omicron strain of COVID-19 has been detected in the D.C. region, but preliminary data is showing that a new wave of serious infections is unlikely. The BA.2 strain is thought to be more transmissible, but causes lighter symptoms than the original omicron variant, especially if reinfected. |
| MIREYA: February 23rd has been recognized as Ahmaud Aubrey Day in the state of Georgia. In honor of Aubrey people are encouraged to run 2.23 miles annually for racial equality. |
| MARISA: Montgomery County students told leaders and school officials that more mental health support and resources are needed for students in public schools. This past Wednesday, a zoom session was hosted by councilmember Tom Hucker, to give students the opportunity to speak out about mental health. |
| MIREYA: In response to the amount of unexpected school closures this year MCPS has decided to make april 1st a half day for students and to add on two additional full days to the school year. |
| MARISA: Let’s go to Declan who covered the girls’ big win against Wheaton |
| Girl’s basketball recap |
| MARISA: Thanks Declan, and congrats to the Blazers on your continued great work! |
| MIREYA: Are you a musician? A sculptor? Do you draw and paint? No matter what art you make, feel free to send it over to SilverQuill for this year’s magazine! Please send all submissions to silverquillmag@gmail.com. And tell your friends too! |
| MARISA: SSL Opportunities can be found at the link below [https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/sslatmbhs/ssl-opportunities]. Anyone can volunteer to help teach those over 60 how to use ipads, help the spring clean up at black hill park, or help run Takoma Park middle school’s outdoor ed. If you’re a senior you can volunteer for kits to heart afternoons on half days. If interested in kits to hearts you must sign up by this Wednesday. |
| MIREYA: And that’s all for today’s show. Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram, @bncblair on tiktok, and on twitter @bncblair. Please keep wearing your mask and be mindful of covid safety measures. Have a magnanimous Monday, see you tomorrow, Blazers! |
| [Infoflow outro] |
