so very virtual is a free weekly newsletter featuring opportunities, events, and resources that are fully virtual, remote, or hybrid with an online option.
🔍 Please look into events and opportunities to decide whether they are right for you. Send any concerns to theeclarel@substack.com.
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📚 If you’re new, start with this pandemic resource roundup.
Action Alerts 🔔
Steps to support a better world
Demand updated vaccine access for all ages this fall by June 17th.
Push for funding equity for pediatric Long Covid research.
Find out how to access PAXLOVID for COVID-19 infections through the PAXCESS Patient Support Program.
Tell Governor Kathy Hochul not to ban masks in New York!
Virtual Events 🎟
Gatherings that are either fully online or hybrid with an online option
No Pride Without Palestine with So to Speak, The Offing, & phoebe — Friday, June 14th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM ET // $5 minimum donation
"Visiting Lou" A Masterclass with Zach Ozma with Blue Stoop — Tuesday, June 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM ET // $50
Mighty Picnic; Get Looped Into Children's Programming with The Black TV & Film Collective — Tuesday, June 18th from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET // Free
Locating the Pride In Juneteenth: A BlaQueer Lens — Wednesday, June 19th from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET // Free
Reframing Composition 101 with Film Reframed — Begins June 20th // $289
Virtual Poetry Reading and Pandemic Grief Discussion with Monica K. Allen — June 21st from 7:00 to 8:15 PM CT // Free
Authenticity Matters: Sensitivity Readers in Writing and Publishing with The Loft — June 22nd from 1:00 to 5:00 PM CT // $74
Trans Representation in Film & TV with The Writers Guild Foundation — Tuesday, June 25th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM PT // Free with suggested donation of $10
Cozy and Cautious COVID Grief Circle — Tuesday, June 25th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM PT | 3:00 to 4:30 PM ET // $5 to $25 suggested donation
Online Grief Salon with That Good Night — Tuesday, June 25th from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET // By donation
Southern Sapphic Herstory Talk with Invisible Histories — Wednesday, June 26th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET // Free
Directing for Writers: A Crash Course with Pipeline Artists — Wednesday, June 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM PT | 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET // $35
Sessions with the Editor: Focus with GrubStreet — June 28th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ET // $85 with scholarships available
Zoom Pride with Covid Safe Colorado — Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 to. 3:00 MT // Free
How To Start or Build Your Sensitivity Reader Business with The Loft — June 29th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM CT // $74
The Ins and Outs of Being a Script Supervisor with Pipeline Artists — Tuesday, July 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM PT | 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET // $35
Online Opportunities 🛋
Fellowships, jobs, programs, and more
Campus Ambassador Program with COVID Safe Campus — Apply by June 22nd.
Remote positions with Film Fatales
Remote Resources 📘
Support and info for these pandemic times
Athletes, Entertainers, & Other Notable People Who Got Long Haul COVID+ from Long COVID Foundation
About Justin
Justin Clarel is a Black queer writer, performer, and educator creating vibrant stories for a better world. They are most proud of their work with sketch comedy team The Rhubarbs, original works for stage and screen, and love for musical theatre. Keep up with their adventures at @theeclarel and theeclarel.com.