Study finds that public health video messages featuring a racially diverse set of physicians were found to decrease knowledge gaps about Covid-19 symptoms and transmission — informing how we communicate about and work to mitigate the effects of, the virus. buff.ly/3dYPeYu

Community benefit agreements have risen to the forefront of discussion in St. Petersburg around the planned redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site, where a thriving Black community lost homes and businesses to make way for the ballpark. Learn more: buff.ly/38p4tWV

Communities of color have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, but they've been vaccinated at a much lower rate. Public health experts have said that obstacles to vaccine access deserve much of the blame for vaccination disparities. buff.ly/3t2J79Q

Register to join Sue Hall, MD, MSW, Neonatologist from National Perinatal Association for Coping with COVID-19: Trauma-informed Care for Frontline Maternity Providers. Learn more about trauma-informed care for frontline maternity providers. buff.ly/30q60YF

Beat COVID Pinellas is a one-stop-shop for information, vaccination rates, ways to get a vaccine and the experiences from Pinellas County residents. Explore the website for more information about the vaccine or to share your vaccine story. buff.ly/3spIiIs

Join the Homeless Leadership Alliance and partners for a presentation and group discussion about Racial Disparities in Homelessness within Pinellas County. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Register: buff.ly/3w6O6bU

The extension of the federal eviction moratorium through June comes as a relief to the more than 5 million Americans who say they are at risk of eviction or foreclosure, according to a Census Bureau survey. buff.ly/3mbPmG7

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting applications to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and apply online buff.ly/39xn83B

In Pinellas County, about 26 percent of people 18 and older and 59 percent of people 65 and older have been fully vaccinated as of April 8, according to CDC data. Well over 100 million people have had at least one dose, according to the CDC. buff.ly/3uHVPM5

More than 1/3 of 5,400 interviewees were experiencing anxiety or depression during the pandemic. On March 31, local and national educators, counselors and advocates took part in a virtual symposium to discuss how art therapy can improve mental health. buff.ly/3sHes1e

St. Pete Youth Farm was hard at work on Earth Day with a community workday and market. Around 15 high schoolers actively participate in the group learning to grown and sell food back into the community and other critical skills. Learn more & get involved buff.ly/3vc4man

Community leaders address food insecurity in Tampa Bay, the effect it has on low-income households and seniors with medical and/or mobility issues, and the move to alleviate hunger in these particularly troubling times. buff.ly/2QwwKVP

A History of Civil Rights and Social Change in Pinellas County is an extension of an exhibit at the Center for Health Equity entitled Building an Equity Movement, to embrace that heritage & inspire solidarity & resolve among today’s social changemakers. buff.ly/2RRwdy4

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DCF launched a new federally funded “Our Florida” Emergency Rental Assistance program at OURFlorida.com for low-income families experiencing hardship during the pandemic. Learn more about eligibility, required documentation, and how to apply at buff.ly/3fqgaPT

A History of Civil Rights and Social Change in Pinellas County shares stories of episodes in Pinellas County’s history when people came together to secure rights, combat injustice, and work to advance equity. buff.ly/33Y9B1W

NAACP President Esther Eugene invites you to the Juneteenth Black Excellence Quest this Saturday from 10am to 3pm to learn about Juneteenth and how it relates to our rich history in St. Petersburg. Join the Quest: bit.ly/blackexcellenc…