#OaklandTogether COVID-19 Tribute

About the Program

Category: Civic Education and Public Information (Best in Category)

Year: 2021

March 10th, 2021 marked one year since the first coronavirus case in Oakland County. Through the month of March, we paid tribute to the sacrifice and resilience of residents while honoring the collective pain and loss that has touched our lives as part of the #OaklandTogether COVID-19 Tribute:• Virtual Discussion and COVID-19 Update: County Executive David Coulter and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist participated in a virtual discussion about COVID-19 and the inequities people of color faced when confronting the virus.• Top County Officials Remember One Year of Living with COVID-19 video: Executive Coulter and other County officials reflect on the pandemic and discuss the tragedies, suffering and heroism many experienced since March 10, 2020. • Remembrance and Gratitude Story Maps: Crowdsourced story maps for stories and photos of those we have lost to COVID-19 on the Remembrance Map as well as appreciation for acts of kindness for frontline workers and support for local businesses on the Gratitude Map.• #OaklandTogether COVID-19 Tribute Walk: A half-mile immersive light display that paid homage to those we've lost to COVID-19, gave thanks to those who risk their lives to keep us safe, and expressed gratitude for those who have helped us through the last year.