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Pandemic ... stay at home ... equal pay ... US census ... April Fools ... autism awareness ... James Corden ... Coachella ...

view in browser Sunday 3.29.20 In times of crisis, Mr. Rogers taught us to look for the helpers. That might be as easy as looking in the mirror. Here are lots of ways you can help -- from a safe distance -- as the world faces the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa, AJ Willingham, Lisa Respers France & Faith Karimi Federal health officials issued a travel advisory as US coronavirus deaths doubled to over 2,000 people.  Rhode Island cops will knock on doors looking for New Yorkers in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. A tornado ripped off roofs and flattened buildings in an Arkansas city, leaving at least six people injured. Joseph Lowery, often described as the dean of the civil rights movement, died at age 98.  The NRA sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials over the closure of gun stores.  The fight continues for fair compensation Equal Pay Day is Tuesday, which symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men did the previous year. Wage disparities impact women across employment sectors, but the headliner this year might be professional soccer, with a high-profile trial set to begin later this spring. It's Census Day Wednesday marks a key reference date for the 2020 census. When completing the paperwork for the decennial headcount, include everyone living in a given household on this day. As with most everything else, coronavirus is already messing with the census, which is critical to making sure everyone in the US gets the representation and funding they're due.  We might just want to skip this holiday in 2020 April Fools' Day is Wednesday. While the day often is marked by brand parodies and celebrity pranks, it's possible the world has been upended enough this year and we should all just go about our largely at-home business. For the record: Coronavirus jokes aren't funny. Autism speaks volumes Thursday is World Autism Awareness Day, a moment to recognize the challenges and celebrate the abilities of those who live with the group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can impair communication, emotional and social skills. To help mark the occasion, shoemaker Vans just released a collection that features sensory-inclusive elements, such as a calming color palette and features that focus on touch, sight and sound. 'The task that stands before us' Saturday marks 52 years since the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, and the world again finds itself facing a grim challenge. But even in these dim days, there are glimmers of light all around us, from the musicians who'll soothe your anxiety with online lullabies to the neighbors who put on a drive-by birthday party to the service dogs training to comfort ER doctors. And if you're a health care worker fighting Covid-19, CNN wants to hear from you. Send us a message on WhatsApp about the challenges you're facing, +1 347-322-0415. Advertisement The marquee event is up to you Take in the Berlin Philharmonic, catch a show at the Vienna State Opera or stroll through Indonesia's Prambanan Temple. Culture has gone online en masse as people avoid big gatherings to stem the coronavirus spread. So, pick a performance or a glitzy destination and make a night of it.   Life on hold ... for now Paralympic athlete Mallory Weggemann put her plan to start a family on hold so she could compete in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Now, the 2020 Games are postponed. Read about how she's adapting -- again -- and check out the rest of CNN's weekend reads.    1,000 hours of TV to watch while social distancing Most of us have plenty of time on our hands and no where to go. Check out these picks from the CNN Entertainment team for what to binge while you're staying "safer at home."  Chill at home with James Corden The late-night host brings his trademark charm to prime time with "Homefest: James Corden's Late Late Show Special" with Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli, BTS, David Blaine, Dua Lipa, John Legend, Will Ferrell and more. It airs Monday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and CBS All Access. Revisit the sounds of Coachella Look back at the music and arts festival that's spent "20 Years in the Desert" in this much-anticipated documentary. It starts Tuesday on YouTube.   Let's go to the replay  This week was supposed to mark the first full week of the MLB season, but with no live baseball, reruns will have to do. MLB Network has a full schedule of classic playoff game replays, no-hitters and other historic moments, including "MLB's 20 Greatest Games," to get you through these barren times.  The VIP section  ESPN+ subscribers can access the network's full archive of award-winning "30 for 30" documentary series. College football fans should start with "The U," about the 1980s Miami Hurricanes dynasty, or "Pony Excess," about the legendary Southern Methodist University football scandal. Aching for hoops If you're missing the NBA, binge on "Basketball: A Love Story," ESPN's 10-part documentary series split into 62 short stories about what basketball means to the people who play it and the people who love it.  March Sadness  There's no March Madness this year, but CBS Sports Network is showing replays of some of the best games in the tournament's history.   'Here I go again on my own' None of us really knows where all of this is going. But we can make up our minds to commit to the advice of health experts, stay at home and rock out to this playlist of classic tunes that nod to social distancing. (Click here to listen.) Advertisement Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox every weekday at 6 a.m. ET and on Sundays at 9 a.m. ET. Like what you see? Don't like what you see? Let us know. We're all about self improvement. Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Sign yourself up! Sign up to get updates on your favorite CNN Original Series, special CNN news coverage and other newsletters. Copyright © 2020 Cable News Network, Inc. A WarnerMedia Company, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to CNN's 5 Things newsletter.