I'm watching this from my laptop in Manhattan. I was just where was Tamika was, eating outdoors at a restaurant with a friend. The city--and the US---is not the same, not even close. 1 in 4 people here is unemployed. Homeless people walk up and beg for money, some are aggressive. The subway is empty. The office towers are dark and 90% of restaurants are at risk of closing permanently without government support. We Americans got a one-time $1,200 stimulus check and then our politicians forgot about us. Yet when corporations and the richest Americans need help, Congress is right there to bail them out, especially the big banks. Let this be a reminder to everyone: be careful who you vote for. Make sure they have empathy and solidarity. Otherwise you too will be left behind in the next crisis.
@@lucaslu3297 dr. Fauci in march said the masks dont work unless they're N95, and most people dont wear them correctly, and it makes them touch their faces more, which is worse than no mask. This is why Trump is flippant on the masks. But nonetheless, I agree. Trump says dont let the cure be worse than the virus itself, and hes right. We need to open up. If anyone is afraid, they can stay home. Let everyone else live free.
@Hashan Sampath...well...she can always get some of "her friends" together and do the same as those she ran into. Plus they keep blaming everything on the coronavirus. But it's their "reaction" to the virus that's destroying everything. If they didn't make such a media frenzy about it people would go on as usual. It's the media...!!!!
Covi shows how stupid the masses are in believing in a lie. Mortality rates have been replaced by "case numbers" and the economy tanks resulting in mass poverty. Next the government will offer a debt jubilee to all affected. But in turn you will all become slaves to universal basic income and loss of your personal rights and property.
I'm born and raised in NYC. I survived 9/11 and thought it would never be the same here. What I've learned throughout my life in this beautiful city is that true New Yorkers are resilient, tough, generous, honest, and kind. We WILL get through this and NY will comeback stronger than ever. Sending love to my neighbors throughout the world xo
I lived in NYC from 2007-2014 ( am British ) and The friendliness and the sense of community there is something that I love and miss to this very day. You will always be very special to me NYC ...Much love from the UK ! :)
NYC has never been the same since 9/11... it became a police state. Those attributes New Yorkers seem to ascribe to themselves is not unique. You find resiliency, toughness, generosity, honesty, and kindness all over. Stay strong, all. That includes New York.
I feel for you! I’m deeply Sorry for your loss. I know loosing a mother is probably the worst experience ever. May she rest peacefully with no more suffering. God Bless💕
Hang in there Tamika you are a good person. God will not forget us. The Lord will never give us a burden greater than we can bear. God bless to everyone who is being affected by the pandemic in some shape of form including myself
@Ana Bella What you said is actually what is going on here that is just life. And you can always speak on the race point. You are apart of the human race and there is just as much racism in this country towards other ethnicities no matter how dark or light your skin is. One is just more highlighted here in the U.S more than others. Coming from an honest African American. Peace.
Check out whats going on in Azerbaijan, the elderly need to rebind their houses brick by brick with no social net whatsoever. Next level stuff down the road.
Omg! I can't believe you're back. I was thinking JUST the other day, "I wonder where the girl with the lips went...I haven't seen a comment from her in a whiiiile... Maybe she changed her profile pic?" And here you appear in the comments! Glad to discover that you're still out and about in these youtube streets. 😁
Genuinely started tearing up when they showed her singing The Edge of Glory. I don’t know if I should call that beautiful or stunning or what. All I know is I definitely can’t do that. Lol.
Thank you for this documentary. I was just in New York , for Labor Day weekend. We booked a room in the Marriotte on Broadway. It felt deserted and dark and I felt heartbroken. I kept thinking about about all the people out of work because of Covid . I’m praying for us to walk through this horrible situation
Filthy York 😂 New York has beeb that way long ass before thr pandemic hit. Post pandemic made it collapse. I wouldnt live there and NYC is definitely not America. Explore other States.... Aint goin back there agin....
I was living in New York back in March. I graduated theatre college there 2 years ago. I’ve barely gotten started on my career. I lost my job immediately & moved back in with my parents; with the stimulus I was able to cover the last few months of my rent - my landlord was a very nice watchmaker who owned only 2 units above his shop, so he was struggling too. Now I’m still living out of state, working and saving up to move back. It’s very hard to find performance work right now but thankfully artists are adaptable. We will bounce back. I’ll be looking out for Tamika when the theatres open back up.
Since I was a kid, up until 17, I always wanted to live in NYC until the reality of HUSTLING everyday just to pay your rent every month. My uncle, if I recall payed almost 2 grand for a 2 bedroom apartment in the POOREST area of the Bronx. Its always nice to visit, but i'd rather live where I am.
I dont know how anyone can survive this pandemic. People are loosing everything. Praying things get better soon. And comfort for those who have lost loved ones.
God bless you Tamika! You are the first black person I've heard this whole year 2020 say something so meaningful and that makes total sense! I live here in Pontiac where all the people here do is gripe, complain, whine, and gossip! I also admire your craft behind you art, you truly do come across as talented and gifted!
I live in Northern Manhattan and my main hangout use to be time square and Columbus circle 59 street, but I haven’t been on the A train to down town since March everything is dead. But it will get better,life goes on.
Stay prayed up everyone during this time! God has something 1,000x bigger for everyone! Don’t let the government drag u down! Don’t let the president drag u down. Don’t let intimidatation from angry people drag u down! God is bigger than everyone! God has the final say!
Iam one of the fortunate people in NYC and in USA in general who have not been affected financially by this pandemic. I am also a black person living in NYC , I am able to maintain my upper middle class lifestyle despite everything that's going. People of all races have been impacted by the pandemic , and there are the fortunate ones like me who are not been financially impacted. Things will get BETTER , NYC will get BETTER.
She has such a beautiful spirit and fabulous voice. I plan to come see her on broadway. Tamika, you have a new fan. Sending great energy and good thoughts your way. The world needs more people like you in it. *hugs*
OMG! Tamika Lawrence you are awesome! As I watch you in this video I realize that what your doing in this video is strong a great example for the rest of the world to follow, my wish your vid here goes VIRAL AND VIEWED MAINSTREAM! I think it is better for people to see and hear something like you to be transpired to positive greasy air, you breathing new life that people desperately need since we have no darn stimulus check! But thank God we have you, continue to be you and praise!
Art is a luxury good. Artist can get paid insane amounts compared to how hard the work is. No reason to complain at all. Ask a waitress or steel worker about hardship not those people
Hello... MANY waiters/waitresses ARE artists! And they KNOW that one has to work VERY HARD rehearsing and perfecting one's craft. And artists DO NOT get paid very well (until they "make it"). Ever heard of the term STARVING ARTIST??? Ding, ding, ding! Ask a professional dancer how many hours a day she/he rehearsed (before the pandemic) and how much their salary/rehearsal pay was. And we actually NEED art. It's NATURAL (for healthy humans) to want to create, see and be inspired by art.
It remains and elusive mystery that people in this country “question whether black Americans are still systematically disadvantaged” in the US. Hint: racism has been here since before and after Trump. That should be abundantly understood.
I'm just across the river in JC. I was supposed to have surgery in Manhattan back in April. When the pandemic hit, all "elective" surgeries were postponed, including mine. I finally had surgery 6 months later.
Hi everyone I am 67 years old and never came across anything like this in my life before bought up RC with Nun's in my early years and had a very bad experience and that kept me away from religious beliefs, however I always felt a strong sense of good and evil, When I came across Charlie freak ❤ and listening to him resonated with all that was missing in my own sense of Humanity and has lifted me up so much I feel like I'm going my life has been really Changed to a more forfilling life and then listening to Josh it just makes sense to me. However I am finding it hard to stop myself from eating my foods that have been with me all my life 🙃
You are indeed fortunate, my dear. I would love to live there...or in Denmark. One of my former American (born and raised) colleagues lived in Norway for over 20 years. She really wishes she could return but she has some serious challenges right now and needs to get many things sorted out first. There's a TH-camr (Blue Diamond Life) and also a very fine artist who left New York over 20 years ago to move to Germany. She has greater peace of mind...they have a much more SANE government in Germany, respect for the lives and well being of the citizens. Cheers!
I do not even know whether all of America is going to be the same after the coronavirus pandemic is over. The economy is not doing very well because of all those lockdowns due to COVID-19 and there are far less tourists.
This pandemic brought many to tears and on their knees...as one who lived in NY for many years when i see what Manhattan has come to i ask myself what next...sad...really sad...😢😢😢❤❤❤👐👐👐🔥🔥🔥⛤⛤⛤
Art/entertainment is luxury, it thrives during economic growth, but in times like this, only people with essential skill are unaffected, the world is becoming more and more technical, you need a hard skill to be useful
Usually but I am in the entertainment industry and doing better than ever because I focused earning online before the pandemic ever began. So grateful 🙏
@Angela I’m glad that people are waking up. I was a conspiracy theory nut and it makes me feel uncomfortable to the things I used to believe in. This is indeed true, its Agenda 2020 New World Order. Before the pandemic happened just 6 months around April 2019. In my hometown in Las Vegas where Executives, Managers, and almost all in the leadership positions were called to resign, terminated, dismissed. Then major CEOs such as American Airlines, MGM Resort, Disney, IBM, Hulu, Linkedln, Volkwagen, Ford, Victoria secret, etc all step down BEFORE the pandemic. Also, it's misleading to indicate that COVID-19 news led to limited reporting on the departures of the CEOs.
@@executivewoman678 so, not black people's body aren't weaker, but stronger? It's not equal but better ? I don't believe anyone is stating back people are weaker, subsequently more likely to get ill. It is in my view a question that black people have a higher rate of heart disease, diabetes, front line employee, and more likely to live in lower income neighborhood. Combining all.this plays in the ability to fight virus and increases possible complications. Black people aren't weaker but living situation increases negative outcome.
Her friend who was visiting her is smart. If you don't need to be in NY and you're not working go home and let someone else pay the rent. Come back when you can afford to
It's a shame what these governor who have really over reach their authorities to think they were in control and help destroy great cities. And who has to bear the sacrifice. Ain't them its you.
I see you don't know how badly NYC was hit bcuz trump's racism blocked the flights from China, buy not Europe. The virus was brought to NYC by way of flights from Europe.
Just last night 11-25-20 I had a dream that I was going to the Broadway play “Aladdin” a play I actually did see in real life in early 2015 here in NYC. I was so happy and excited to see it again and then I remembered that we are still dealing with COVID in real life and theaters are supposed to be closed then I suddenly woke up to my sad reality.
I believe NYC has the highest percentage of people with past infection based on serological tests in the developed world. But that is only about 18 or 20 percent and nowhere near enough to be close to herd immunity.
I live in NYC. It's been brutal. I came here expecting an unbiased doc by DW. Instead, it's further polarization. Blacks and minorities are not the only people struggling here. Half of the small businesses in my neighborhood have shut permanently - a small portion of them are minority owned. Why does everything have to be based on race? I am disappointed. Politics have destroyed this city and it looks to be the same with DW.
As a group, blacks and latinos faired much worse than their white counterparts due to types of employment, lack of healthcare, poverty, and overcrowding. This is not a race based piiece, it is just stating the facts based on the inequality that various groups possess.
@@ColinYapp this piece was positioned to represent the current state of NYC. It did in the end evolve into a race-based piece. Minorities are not the only people struggling in a city of 8.3 million! The title of the doc should have been different if this was its initial focus. This divisive narrative is counterproductive when the subject is a pandemic. The economic impact is not exclusive to any group of people.
@@JoRonnamo Again, some groups are faring worse than others. That does not mean others are not struggling. I am fortunate because I work in Tech in Silicon Valley so I have maintained my job but get to work from home. However, poorer people in my area, especially Latinos are not quite so lucky because of their types of jobs, poverty and lack of healthcare.
@@ColinYapp Thank you for your condescending lecture on what it is like to live in NYC while you sit in Silicon Valley. Give me a break. I live here. In Brooklyn. I understand the demographic and racial circumstances at play but your thick head will never absorb my initial point. Maybe read a bit more. Do some analysis on the real economic victims across this city which goes well beyond a Broadway actor. Then, maybe you'll see that these victims are not all black, brown, Asian or Trans; in fact, many are white. This documentary gives an opposite perspective claiming that it represents NYC. It doesn't. Enjoy your woke bubble.
If you're grown living with your parents, don't be a burden. Always help in any/every little way. It's a temporary situation, but if you need more time I'm sure mom/dad don't mind cause you're making efforts to better your situation. FAMILY♥️
She leaves in the poorest neighborhood in NYC? Why does she have a very large apartment for a very dense city like NYC? Most New Yorkers live in a very small apartment.
The Bronx is not as cramp as Manhattan or Brooklyn. A lot of the building's are older and really nice, especially the ones that were built in the 1900's.
That’s the trade off ....no one likes living in the Bronx including me but I hear from others that apartments are much bigger and spacious than manhattan or queens.
@@1991-present People say that a lot (far too often) about Native Black Americans. It's a shame...they really must get out more often. Or, since/if they are in lockdown during the pandemic, watch TH-cam videos in which other Native Black Americans are speaking...people like James Baldwin, Janine (her TH-cam channel name is Blue Diamond Life) Serena Williams, Irami Osei-Frimpong, Malcolm X, Joy DeGruy, Cornell West, Yvette Carnell...there are "well spoken" Black Americans everywhere, the media just promotes stereotypes. They love to keep that lie going strong. And it's obviously working...still...sadly. Much love ♥️ to you, MissShey! XOX!
One thing I can't understand , is why did the black lives matter happen during covid, doesn't this covid effect everyone not just certain race , pathetic , all lives matter , we have mixed races here on our small island , BLM never ever got brought up ,
She's listening to her heart, JV. If she feels the need to stay, she will, if not, she won't. She's an intelligent and wise lady with a heart of gold. Many of us want for her what she wants for herself - we wish her the absolute best...no matter where her heart and life leads her. Cheers!
I'm watching this from my laptop in Manhattan. I was just where was Tamika was, eating outdoors at a restaurant with a friend. The city--and the US---is not the same, not even close. 1 in 4 people here is unemployed. Homeless people walk up and beg for money, some are aggressive. The subway is empty. The office towers are dark and 90% of restaurants are at risk of closing permanently without government support. We Americans got a one-time $1,200 stimulus check and then our politicians forgot about us. Yet when corporations and the richest Americans need help, Congress is right there to bail them out, especially the big banks. Let this be a reminder to everyone: be careful who you vote for. Make sure they have empathy and solidarity. Otherwise you too will be left behind in the next crisis.
Blame the government for shutting everything down and China for unleashing it.
@@chownful What else were they supposed to do? Let the virus spread?
@@neiya8862 They did let it spread...it was not contained.
I feel sad by knowing USA unemployment.
@@lucaslu3297 dr. Fauci in march said the masks dont work unless they're N95, and most people dont wear them correctly, and it makes them touch their faces more, which is worse than no mask. This is why Trump is flippant on the masks. But nonetheless, I agree. Trump says dont let the cure be worse than the virus itself, and hes right. We need to open up. If anyone is afraid, they can stay home. Let everyone else live free.
covid shows how weak our social and economic structures are
How American
Yea..it showed how majority of people are easily controlled and manipulated by fear.
No it doesnt it shows who are in control and creating these things deliberately
@Hashan Sampath...well...she can always get some of "her friends" together and do the same as those she ran into. Plus they keep blaming everything on the coronavirus. But it's their "reaction" to the virus that's destroying everything. If they didn't make such a media frenzy about it people would go on as usual. It's the media...!!!!
Covi shows how stupid the masses are in believing in a lie. Mortality rates have been replaced by "case numbers" and the economy tanks resulting in mass poverty. Next the government will offer a debt jubilee to all affected. But in turn you will all become slaves to universal basic income and loss of your personal rights and property.
Tamikas work ethic is what keeps her alive. Her resilience is amazing.
It’s so hard to get to be a Broadway performer already and then this happens. Super sad.
I wish this young lady good luck.. She seems like a beautiful person inside and out.. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm born and raised in NYC. I survived 9/11 and thought it would never be the same here. What I've learned throughout my life in this beautiful city is that true New Yorkers are resilient, tough, generous, honest, and kind. We WILL get through this and NY will comeback stronger than ever. Sending love to my neighbors throughout the world xo
True. I was in the same situation once. I made it at 38. Late, but I made it in America.
And I’m sending love right back to you from nyc❤️❤️❤️! Survival of the fittest! Never give up!
I lived in NYC from 2007-2014 ( am British ) and The friendliness and the sense of community there is something that I love and miss to this very day. You will always be very special to me NYC ...Much love from the UK ! :)
NYC can transform . Into what, we don't know. Face it, the USA has been in decline. The virus has advanced that reality.
NYC has never been the same since 9/11... it became a police state. Those attributes New Yorkers seem to ascribe to themselves is not unique. You find resiliency, toughness, generosity, honesty, and kindness all over.
Stay strong, all. That includes New York.
Every person in the US should have health coverage - a basic human need.
Nope . Someone has to pay for it . What about that do you fail to understand ?
@@God-Almighty I'm pretty sure they understand that. Every other civilized country has health coverage. What about that do YOU fail to understand?
@@susancrawford5927 listen Karen , we are all laughing at you.
@@God-Almighty I don't think you know what a "Karen" is.
@@susancrawford5927 hey Susan , let's catch back up on augartion day.
we will get through this, hoping for the best to the people of new york from a friend in vancouver, canada!
My beloved mother was also a victim of the horrible pandemic. I miss her everyday.
My condolences, please be strong. May the Lord strengthens you and your loved ones.
I feel for you! I’m deeply Sorry for your loss. I know loosing a mother is probably the worst experience ever. May she rest peacefully with no more suffering. God Bless💕
May God through Jesus bring you peace. May Your loved ones be United in Heaven with Father. God bless you.
Condolence my friend.
Sorry for your loss
What a beautiful woman Tamika is. She has a kind and caring soul. Especially seeing her interact with her elderly neighbor
She is gorgeous! Hang in there girl!!! ❤️we all have a story
Hard times for so many people
But riches are getting richer
Not because people are dropping dead everywhere (because they're not), but because of the economic reset.
And what are you doing to help?
not bezos!
This is a well-produced piece. I highly enjoyed the story. Tamika is a great example of how to stay positive in the midst of uncertainty.
@Harshit Kapoor
Yes, that's what I understand.
no one wants to stay positive!
@Harshit Kapoor
I'm a guy, American of Irish decent.
You can only get coverage like this from DW.
Yup but positivity doesn’t pay the bills right? Something has to be done about this
Hang in there Tamika you are a good person. God will not forget us. The Lord will never give us a burden greater than we can bear. God bless to everyone who is being affected by the pandemic in some shape of form including myself
We'll brutally, and gruesomely kill this virus, and then celebrating by chanting hate-filled messages about the virus and make the best recovery ever!
@@2j1n12 yessss. That's the attitude 😉
Same to you from Germany
LOL. I remember what it was like to be young and naïve
That awkward moment when u bump into ALL OF YOUR coworkers and realize they created a plan to survive the job shortage that DID NOT include you. 😞🤨
@Susan Ashuk Exactly. Well said. We are a unique group in this country and need to move accordingly.
@Ana Bella What you said is actually what is going on here that is just life. And you can always speak on the race point. You are apart of the human race and there is just as much racism in this country towards other ethnicities no matter how dark or light your skin is. One is just more highlighted here in the U.S more than others. Coming from an honest African American. Peace.
you notice they're all white too lol typical
@@millennialodyssey5956 please show me the links of all of these other races being killed time, and time again by cops and white supremacists.
@Ana Bella 😢😔
I feel so bad for the sick and elderly
Check out whats going on in Azerbaijan, the elderly need to rebind their houses brick by brick with no social net whatsoever. Next level stuff down the road.
@@GanjaBear29 wow. I hope the community comes together to help them.
Me too. 😥
A lot of them died alone on them hospitals.
It's hell everyday for us and really anxious
DW with always quality stories. The only last remaining honest media
@Angela shut up. I bet you wear a mask to a grocery store to get food or else they wouldn’t let you in.
@Angela someone has a smart comment, but then someone like you just go on and add something stupid, that has nothing to do with her initial statement.
And that is why so many people are moving out of the city. It’s definitely not the same here...
A city is what its officials and dwellers make it to be. I hope you're safe and hanging in there!
That's really sad. Stay safe.
@@dustsky Thank you! Stay safe as well
@@ritamachado55 it is, stay safe as well.
Gentrification on reverse.
Tamika is talented. Hope everything turns out well for her soon.
Omg! I can't believe you're back. I was thinking JUST the other day, "I wonder where the girl with the lips went...I haven't seen a comment from her in a whiiiile... Maybe she changed her profile pic?" And here you appear in the comments! Glad to discover that you're still out and about in these youtube streets. 😁
@@lolao8818 Aw thanx, lol.
Genuinely started tearing up when they showed her singing The Edge of Glory. I don’t know if I should call that beautiful or stunning or what. All I know is I definitely can’t do that. Lol.
Get a grip you snowflake . Nothing special .
@@God-Almighty your a dick head
Thank you for this documentary. I was just in New York , for Labor Day weekend. We booked a room in the Marriotte on Broadway. It felt deserted and dark and I felt heartbroken. I kept thinking about about all the people out of work because of Covid . I’m praying for us to walk through this horrible situation
Thank you for sharing your experience. :-)
A proud New Yorker here: not going ANYWHERE thank you . It’s rough indeed, but we will bounce back! We always do .
Kudos for not giving up on the city.
Filthy York 😂
New York has beeb that way long ass before thr pandemic hit. Post pandemic made it collapse. I wouldnt live there and NYC is definitely not America. Explore other States....
Aint goin back there agin....
new york concrete jungle where dreams are made of... One day i will move to new york and y’all got this. I believe in y’all folks
@@Justin_Jones27 no other place I wanna b now BUT NYC.
@Muhammad Kafir glad u think this way! We don’t need u here😂😂😂
I was living in New York back in March. I graduated theatre college there 2 years ago. I’ve barely gotten started on my career. I lost my job immediately & moved back in with my parents; with the stimulus I was able to cover the last few months of my rent - my landlord was a very nice watchmaker who owned only 2 units above his shop, so he was struggling too. Now I’m still living out of state, working and saving up to move back. It’s very hard to find performance work right now but thankfully artists are adaptable. We will bounce back. I’ll be looking out for Tamika when the theatres open back up.
Same here Emmy. Sending you so much love. Write your affirmations and goals specific affirmations down and PRAY. ❤️
Wishing Tamika all the strength , hope n love ! God bless her creativity and artistic ability. Thanks DW for bringing this to us
I hate to see someone's dreams crushed and feel discouraged. I know how that feels like.
She has such a calming home.
Since I was a kid, up until 17, I always wanted to live in NYC until the reality of HUSTLING everyday just to pay your rent every month. My uncle, if I recall payed almost 2 grand for a 2 bedroom apartment in the POOREST area of the Bronx. Its always nice to visit, but i'd rather live where I am.
Smart😉
Almost 2K for a two bedroom apartment? Isn't that considered A LOT in the Bronx?
@@jbak87 yes it is, but the bronx is in NY.
@@thankthelord4536
NY as in New York City? I'm in Malaysia. Never been to America.
London sends its love NYC we are very similar in this situation
love you back from NYC xo
@@nickicaps thanks :)
London is shit
@@wildearth3992 jealous
Free health care as well as housing.
Bet you hate that as well
I'm a American living in London so life is so much better here.
I can see her pain but I can also see her strength. 😪😍
She should audition for Tyler Perry. He's filming again.
Seriously? Thats awrsome!
I dont know how anyone can survive this pandemic. People are loosing everything. Praying things get better soon. And comfort for those who have lost loved ones.
Many people just want to live their lives and chasing their dreams. But because of few people with their twisted mind, everybody paid their price.
I love how kind and caring she is ❤️
The fricken poorest borough is the Bronx. Yep, I live there and confirm this.
It never feels that way for me when I was living there.
Bronx is definitely not the poorest borough. Bronx is so expensive that I had to relocate
Still looks way better off than most of third world countries.
Bronx would be treated as a Griffe.. All NY would.. But America becomes Amerika and NY will be a zombie estatal
New York: these streets will make you feel brand new. NOT
😂
They must be dirty 😂 😂 😂
AMERICAN DREAM....THATS STILL A THING? ANYWAY....THAT CITY FILLED WITH SOCIOPATHS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND WORLD...KARMA...
In name of science ,leaves deth ,milion people ,not sick but of hungry.What have not a job or a work for eat for suvive all in name science.
New york: these streets will drain you and toss shit in spite of you🎵
God bless you Tamika! You are the first black person I've heard this whole year 2020 say something so meaningful and that makes total sense! I live here in Pontiac where all the people here do is gripe, complain, whine, and gossip! I also admire your craft behind you art, you truly do come across as talented and gifted!
West side yaktown
WHY DID IT HAD TO BE OF COLOR ?
Damn her voice is FIRE!!!
I don’t understand how folks are making it in New York.
Why?
@@loriannrichardson7644 it’s is a rich people city
This makes me so nostalgic as I had to leave because of the pandemic too... I am a drummer, this is a great video thank you ❤️
Stay strong Tameka! Praying for you.
dude this looks awesome for ppl with social anxiety maybe NOW is the time to visit nyc
This woman is an inspiration!
I live in Northern Manhattan and my main hangout use to be time square and Columbus circle 59 street, but I haven’t been on the A train to down town since March everything is dead. But it will get better,life goes on.
Stay prayed up everyone during this time!
God has something 1,000x bigger for everyone!
Don’t let the government drag u down! Don’t let the president drag u down. Don’t let intimidatation from angry people drag u down!
God is bigger than everyone! God has the final say!
Iam one of the fortunate people in NYC and in USA in general who have not been affected financially by this pandemic.
I am also a black person living in NYC , I am able to maintain my upper middle class lifestyle despite everything that's going.
People of all races have been impacted by the pandemic , and there are the fortunate ones like me who are not been financially impacted. Things will get BETTER , NYC will get BETTER.
This is why creative artists need to know some tech computer skills...Website design skills..and so forth...
Josh, you've got the "bubble butt!"
Hahahaha
I noticed his bubble butt too. I was like is that her man or her friend. Then they said friend from broadway.....I’m like oh....okay!
Lol.... you pervert. 😂
In Mike Mayok voice
Thanks, well for me it's not like a perversion, more of a shape compliment.
Tell Tamika is she needs a break from New York, she can come visit with us for a little while.
She has such a beautiful spirit and fabulous voice. I plan to come see her on broadway. Tamika, you have a new fan. Sending great energy and good thoughts your way. The world needs more people like you in it. *hugs*
OMG! Tamika Lawrence you are awesome! As I watch you in this video I realize that what your doing in this video is strong a great example for the rest of the world to follow, my wish your vid here goes VIRAL AND VIEWED MAINSTREAM! I think it is better for people to see and hear something like you to be transpired to positive greasy air, you breathing new life that people desperately need since we have no darn stimulus check! But thank God we have you, continue to be you and praise!
This is destroying peoples souls, dreams.
This comments section is a train wreck 🙈
Art is a luxury good.
Artist can get paid insane amounts compared to how hard the work is.
No reason to complain at all.
Ask a waitress or steel worker about hardship not those people
Hello... MANY waiters/waitresses ARE artists! And they KNOW that one has to work VERY HARD rehearsing and perfecting one's craft. And artists DO NOT get paid very well (until they "make it"). Ever heard of the term STARVING ARTIST??? Ding, ding, ding!
Ask a professional dancer how many hours a day she/he rehearsed (before the pandemic) and how much their salary/rehearsal pay was.
And we actually NEED art. It's NATURAL (for healthy humans) to want to create, see and be inspired by art.
It remains and elusive mystery that people in this country “question whether black Americans are still systematically disadvantaged” in the US. Hint: racism has been here since before and after Trump. That should be abundantly understood.
I'm just across the river in JC. I was supposed to have surgery in Manhattan back in April. When the pandemic hit, all "elective" surgeries were postponed, including mine. I finally had surgery 6 months later.
Coronavirus is a big thing but Jesus is much bigger and more powerful
YES🙌💜
lol
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You’re funny a little crazy but still hilarious
Amen God is Greater
Whoever is reading this, you will be successful one day. Let's do this for the future. #ebenteeentertainment
This woman is a real patriot🇺🇸
Hi everyone I am 67 years old and never came across anything like this in my life before bought up RC with Nun's in my early years and had a very bad experience and that kept me away from religious beliefs, however I always felt a strong sense of good and evil, When I came across Charlie freak ❤ and listening to him resonated with all that was missing in my own sense of Humanity and has lifted me up so much I feel like I'm going my life has been really Changed to a more forfilling life and then listening to Josh it just makes sense to me. However I am finding it hard to stop myself from eating my foods that have been with me all my life 🙃
I would be scared to live in a mobile home in California because of the fires and earthquakes.
I’m so glad that I live in Norway. Horrible to see so many people struggling around the world.
You are indeed fortunate, my dear.
I would love to live there...or in Denmark. One of my former American (born and raised) colleagues lived in Norway for over 20 years. She really wishes she could return but she has some serious challenges right now and needs to get many things sorted out first.
There's a TH-camr (Blue Diamond Life) and also a very fine artist who left New York over 20 years ago to move to Germany. She has greater peace of mind...they have a much more SANE government in Germany, respect for the lives and well being of the citizens.
Cheers!
I do not even know whether all of America is going to be the same after the coronavirus pandemic is over. The economy is not doing very well because of all those lockdowns due to COVID-19 and there are far less tourists.
I like her Made in the USA initiative.
To all the people who lost their jobs or their loved ones. Don't lose HOPE, we are in this together. Best wishes to you. Prayers from Pakistan 🙏🏼♥️♥️
Thank you, beautiful person! Much love to you from San Francisco! ♥️
She's such a creative person.
So this jewelry business just works? Someone is lying. I've tried starting businesses for 20 years. It just doesn't work that way....
It all has to do with marketing and advertising and how you network
😄!
thanks for keeping it real.
Save money in good times and diversify: teach online, in person, find a second job, there are options.
Cut the credit card first.
This pandemic brought many to tears and on their knees...as one who lived in NY for many years when i see what Manhattan has come to i ask myself what next...sad...really sad...😢😢😢❤❤❤👐👐👐🔥🔥🔥⛤⛤⛤
It will definitely return. New Yorkers are resilient. Actually rents have dropped, so many are finding much reduced apartments.
I’m embarrassed of Americans entitlement, I’m glad I’m from sf where we are taking it pretty seriously!!
The Dream Never dies, We the People went to sleep., We have forgotten that we're the power, but we're divided!.
Art/entertainment is luxury, it thrives during economic growth, but in times like this, only people with essential skill are unaffected, the world is becoming more and more technical, you need a hard skill to be useful
Usually but I am in the entertainment industry and doing better than ever because I focused earning online before the pandemic ever began. So grateful 🙏
She is really talented! Great singer
Thanks to strict regulations? Really? Turned it off done with this channel until they learn science study virology and understand human biology!
@Angela stupid conspiranoic gringo
@Angela I’m glad that people are waking up. I was a conspiracy theory nut and it makes me feel uncomfortable to the things I used to believe in. This is indeed true, its Agenda 2020 New World Order. Before the pandemic happened just 6 months around April 2019. In my hometown in Las Vegas where Executives, Managers, and almost all in the leadership positions were called to resign, terminated, dismissed. Then major CEOs such as American Airlines, MGM Resort, Disney, IBM, Hulu, Linkedln, Volkwagen, Ford, Victoria secret, etc all step down BEFORE the pandemic. Also, it's misleading to indicate that COVID-19 news led to limited reporting on the departures of the CEOs.
@Angela that Angela only seems to be able to make this same copy and paste statement everywhere. Smh
Me too....bye!!! Black people and our bodies are wsy stronger but the keep putting it out there that we are weaker and THST IS NOT TRUE!!!
@@executivewoman678 so, not black people's body aren't weaker, but stronger?
It's not equal but better ?
I don't believe anyone is stating back people are weaker, subsequently more likely to get ill. It is in my view a question that black people have a higher rate of heart disease, diabetes, front line employee, and more likely to live in lower income neighborhood. Combining all.this plays in the ability to fight virus and increases possible complications.
Black people aren't weaker but living situation increases negative outcome.
Her friend who was visiting her is smart. If you don't need to be in NY and you're not working go home and let someone else pay the rent. Come back when you can afford to
The guy is extremely smart.
Lovely girl tamika dont give up your a star everyday 💫💥💫💥💫😘💚💚
STOP LOCKDOWNS !!! RESTORE THE ECONOMY !!!
Good documentary! Thanks for sharing :)
what a performer !! hang in there. God bless.
1:54 -- Naked Cowboy doesn't miss a chance for screentime.
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It's a shame what these governor who have really over reach their authorities to think they were in control and help destroy great cities. And who has to bear the sacrifice. Ain't them its you.
I see you don't know how badly NYC was hit bcuz trump's racism blocked the flights from China, buy not Europe. The virus was brought to NYC by way of flights from Europe.
Luxury buildings are still being built in NY for the much well off.
Just last night 11-25-20 I had a dream that I was going to the Broadway play “Aladdin” a play I actually did see in real life in early 2015 here in NYC. I was so happy and excited to see it again and then I remembered that we are still dealing with COVID in real life and theaters are supposed to be closed then I suddenly woke up to my sad reality.
My prayers of Employment is
With My Sister 🙏🏽
Hello Sherry
Tamika, may your dream begin again soon. I will never have the the ability to attend your show, but please don't give up.
I believe NYC has the highest percentage of people with past infection based on serological tests in the developed world. But that is only about 18 or 20 percent and nowhere near enough to be close to herd immunity.
Herd immunity is not working. The immunity only lasts a couple of months and not everybody develops enough antibodies to avoid a second infection.
I really hope tamica gets through this and Broadway opens up again.
I live in NYC. It's been brutal. I came here expecting an unbiased doc by DW. Instead, it's further polarization. Blacks and minorities are not the only people struggling here. Half of the small businesses in my neighborhood have shut permanently - a small portion of them are minority owned. Why does everything have to be based on race? I am disappointed. Politics have destroyed this city and it looks to be the same with DW.
Agreed.
As a group, blacks and latinos faired much worse than their white counterparts due to types of employment, lack of healthcare, poverty, and overcrowding. This is not a race based piiece, it is just stating the facts based on the inequality that various groups possess.
@@ColinYapp this piece was positioned to represent the current state of NYC. It did in the end evolve into a race-based piece. Minorities are not the only people struggling in a city of 8.3 million! The title of the doc should have been different if this was its initial focus. This divisive narrative is counterproductive when the subject is a pandemic. The economic impact is not exclusive to any group of people.
@@JoRonnamo Again, some groups are faring worse than others. That does not mean others are not struggling. I am fortunate because I work in Tech in Silicon Valley so I have maintained my job but get to work from home. However, poorer people in my area, especially Latinos are not quite so lucky because of their types of jobs, poverty and lack of healthcare.
@@ColinYapp Thank you for your condescending lecture on what it is like to live in NYC while you sit in Silicon Valley. Give me a break. I live here. In Brooklyn. I understand the demographic and racial circumstances at play but your thick head will never absorb my initial point. Maybe read a bit more. Do some analysis on the real economic victims across this city which goes well beyond a Broadway actor. Then, maybe you'll see that these victims are not all black, brown, Asian or Trans; in fact, many are white. This documentary gives an opposite perspective claiming that it represents NYC. It doesn't. Enjoy your woke bubble.
It’s really hard out there!
If you're grown living with your parents, don't be a burden. Always help in any/every little way. It's a temporary situation, but if you need more time I'm sure mom/dad don't mind cause you're making efforts to better your situation. FAMILY♥️
She leaves in the poorest neighborhood in NYC? Why does she have a very large apartment for a very dense city like NYC? Most New Yorkers live in a very small apartment.
The Bronx is not as cramp as Manhattan or Brooklyn. A lot of the building's are older and really nice, especially the ones that were built in the 1900's.
That’s the trade off ....no one likes living in the Bronx including me but I hear from others that apartments are much bigger and spacious than manhattan or queens.
Really like Josh and Tamika. Very well spoken. Hoping they stay strong and get through this.
Well spoken?
@@1991-present People say that a lot (far too often) about Native Black Americans. It's a shame...they really must get out more often. Or, since/if they are in lockdown during the pandemic, watch TH-cam videos in which other Native Black Americans are speaking...people like James Baldwin, Janine (her TH-cam channel name is Blue Diamond Life) Serena Williams, Irami Osei-Frimpong, Malcolm X, Joy DeGruy, Cornell West, Yvette Carnell...there are "well spoken" Black Americans everywhere, the media just promotes stereotypes. They love to keep that lie going strong. And it's obviously working...still...sadly.
Much love ♥️ to you, MissShey! XOX!
@@lemostjoyousrenegade I have only just seen this comment, thankyou! X
@@1991-present You're welcome. XOX!
I left last month like most of friends to ATL. Too expensive, not a good place to raise kids, too much taxes
Good documentary worth watching
One thing I can't understand , is why did the black lives matter happen during covid, doesn't this covid effect everyone not just certain race , pathetic , all lives matter , we have mixed races here on our small island , BLM never ever got brought up ,
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Shame. 2020 fucking sucks. I always wanted to visit New York. Mainly for it's art culture and galleries. Hello from Australia.
It's survival mode now. Best wishes to you Tamika. 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾💜
best o luck to you , love from a ghostly London x
The world has been put into artificial lockdown
COVID-19 is not a hoax if the ENTIRE world is in on it.
Have faith newyork, you will recover. You will get through this.
*NEXT JUNE?!* 😱😱😱
There's no reason for her to stay if Broadway is not open
She's listening to her heart, JV. If she feels the need to stay, she will, if not, she won't. She's an intelligent and wise lady with a heart of gold.
Many of us want for her what she wants for herself - we wish her the absolute best...no matter where her heart and life leads her.
Cheers!