State of California partners with accomplished African-American artist to illustrate importance of wearing masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19 | Dallas Weekly

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State of California partners with accomplished African-American artist to illustrate importance of wearing masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19 | Dallas Weekly

The State of California has partnered with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to present the Masking Series by prominent

African-American visual artist Jessica Wimbley as part of a campaign to reach disproportionately-impacted communities throughout the state and raise awareness of the importance of wearing masks to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Source: Dallas Weekly

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