Disciplines

African American Studies

Abstract

Summary by Lauren Payne

Diontay Santiago, a rising senior at Fordham University, discussed the impact of COVID-19 on his academic and personal life. He highlighted the loss of access to campus resources like gyms and libraries, which has affected his fitness and study routines. As President of the Black Student Alliance, he noted increased Zoom calls and social media use to connect students. Diontay emphasized the challenges of remote learning and the need for tangible resources for students. He also addressed the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the South Bronx and the importance of protests against racial injustices despite media misrepresentation.

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