It’s been a momentous year for our rich suburban mosaic of diverse communities, not the least of which was weathering Year Two of an unrelenting pandemic together.

In the past year, I’ve attempted to showcase ways in which people from racial, cultural, ethnic, religious and community groups of varying identities face unique challenges, mark triumphs and overcome tribulations. I’ve also sought to portray how much commonality unites us all.

In 2021, through this column and other stories, I have documented the devastating and disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color and how people have banded together to help each other survive.

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