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So, it appears that Disney decided to close Down Town Disney on March 17^th (3 days ago), to prevent the spread of covid-19 from getting worse. I do think it’s a good idea. I heard that Disney is going to be paying its 31,000 employees about $59 million during the closure of the covid-19 spread. I also heard that Disneyland and Disney World are expected to open on April 1^st. However, though, they said that they think that the reopening dates may be extended to mid-April. It is bad news to hear, but you just never know. In fact, Walt Disney World has announced that it will remain closed to mid-April and Disneyland might do the same too. Disneyland has also been donating some food to people while the park is closed due to the coronavirus.

Please stay tuned for more updates as always.

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The AAFCA Podcast celebrates Women’s History Month by featuring trailblazing Harriet producer Debra Martin Chase and Black Panther Production Designer and Oscar winner Hannah Beachler among others.

During this time of global crisis prompted by the coronavirus, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has compiled multiple lists of recommended streaming titles for both children and adults to help people pass the time. 

“These titles are a combination of series, documentaries and feature films, classic and contemporary, that cover the landscape of entertainment content. Our goal is to hopefully help lower the stress threshold and we are committed to recommending titles every week for as long as the crisis persists,” said AAFCA CEO Gil Robertson.

To help celebrate Women’s History Month during this critical time, AAFCA recommends listening to its special Women’s History Month edition of the AAFCA Podcast. Highlighting the cinematic experience through conversations with leading talent, creatives, and filmmakers, as well as leaders from the entertainment industry, AAFCA’s podcast is hosted by member Ed Adams and produced with support from Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment. The season two Women’s History Month spotlight will introduce listeners with some of Hollywood’s most accomplished creatives. They include: Harriet producer Debra Martin Chase, Toni Morrison: Pieces I Am composer Kathryn Bostic, Black Panther production designer/Oscar winner Hannah Beachler, Captain Marvel/Black Panther hair department head Camille Friend and When They See Us/Love and Basketball editor Terilyn A. Shropshire.

“During this critical time, AAFCA happily invites everyone to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by listening to the AAFCA Podcast as we spotlight the phenomenal women creatives who are making Hollywood a much better place,” said Robertson. “It is our hope that their stories will encourage and inspire the many other women creatives out there to tap into their power and continue pursuing their dreams, as well as give all others an appreciation for their contributions.”  

For more information about AAFCA, please visit aafca.com.

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Now that hand sanitizer is in short supply in many places, we’ve seen helpful people come up with several legitimate ways of making the germ-killing concoction at home. But you know what we haven’t seen? A ridiculous way to make DIY hand sanitizer that doesn’t work at all, and also gets you a little tipsy. Until now, that is, thanks to funnyman Conan O’Brien.

Conan just released his DIY hand sanitizer tutorial on the Team Coco YouTube channel, and posted it to twitter with the caption, “Let me show you how to make hand sanitizer at home! Warning: It will not work.” So take it from the talkshow host himself: This homemade hand sanitizer will not work to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Although it’s hard to believe this combination of ingredients isn’t able to kill literally everything it touches.

Team Coco

Speaking of which, Conan’s proprietary blend is made up of vodka, mouthwash, garlic, and hand lotion, which are all products that one could probably find in countless American homes. Even the “Schloocher” from a bottle of Windex is probably an easy component to find for most people.

As for how Conan’s holding up in general with the ever-lengthening pandemic-fighting quarantine, it seems like things are not going well. Conan says he now regrets his $20 million investment in “lickable wallpaper,” can only go about 38 seconds without touching his face, and also is encountering trouble when trying to take selfies with fans. The trouble being that they don’t want selfies with him.

What do you think about Conan O’Brien’s technique for making DIY hand sanitizer? Are his antics helping you to stay sane during this time of extraordinary volatility, or is he just inspiring more panic ’cause he’s made you realize you’re running low on Tito’s? Mix up a batch of your thoughts in the comments!

Header Image: Team Coco 

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This was supposed to be a different kind of article. Two weeks ago, The Nerds of Color youth correspondents and their parental units were invited to attend the premiere screening party for Disney Jr.’s landmark new animated series, Mira Royal Detective (premiering on Disney Jr. today in the United States and India) and interview the […]