Connecting during quarantine

The Essential People Project

A series of neighbor-to-neighbor interviews with people considered too “essential” to our city to stay home during the pandemic. These people have always been essential; now they’re risking their health to support their neighbors.

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EJ Labb, Assisted Living Facility Director
EJ Labb, Assisted Living Facility Director

EJ Labb, assisted living facility director, tells us about the challenges of supporting people with dementia during a pandemic, and the critical importance of joy.

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Cedric Masengere, Manufacturing Associate
Cedric Masengere, Manufacturing Associate

Cedric Masengere, a manufacturing associate at Moderna, talks about the sense of purpose that comes with producing a vaccine during a pandemic.

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Scott Rogers, Grocery Worker
Scott Rogers, Grocery Worker

Scott Rogers, a grocery worker, talks about the early days of panic buying, his appreciation for his coworkers, and how he misses interacting with his customers.

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Abner Bonilla, Mail Carrier
Abner Bonilla, Mail Carrier

Abner Bonilla, a mail carrier, tells us about delivering mail to more than 1,000 people during a pandemic, his worry for his elderly customers, and the power of gratitude.

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