And the new, Teflon Don

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What does Donald Trumps’ recovery journey from COVID-19 say for the rest of us?

“And the New” is a phrase using in boxing that every fighter seeking to unseat the current champion wants to hear the announcer say. For Donald J. Trump, calling him the new Teflon Don speaks to his ability to come through adversity like COVID-19 without so much as a cough. Even COVID-19 could not “Stick” to him, his immune system is “Teflon”.

Sometimes I feel that I am watching the Matrix and reality seems to be a mirage created by a political machine. We know that over 200,000 people have died in the US alone due to complications from the virus.

Trump’s treatment should be written up as a case study on how to treat the disease. His recovery may offer clues for the nation to follow, but it may also highlight gaps in health care equality of rich versus the average.

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Ama Ndlovu explores the connections of culture, ecology, and imagination.

Her work combines ancestral knowledge with visions of the planetary future, examining how Black perspectives can transform how we see our world and what lies ahead.