Blacks and COVID-19 vaccines: Harnessing the Power of Resilience Against Legacy of Medical Racism

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In celebration of Black History Month, the Africana Studies Department is hosting a webinar entitled: "Blacks and COVID-19 Vaccines: Harnessing the Power of Resilience Against Legacy of Medical Racism" from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed the inequities in the U.S. healthcare system and exacerbated the challenges experienced by Blacks. Blacks are more likely to die from COVID-19-related complications, either due to pre-existing conditions and/or lack of access to quality care. Despite the arrival of the coronavirus vaccines, recent research shows that Blacks are less likely to have access to the vaccines and/or take the vaccines where available. Unfortunately, it is well documented that medical racism still affects Blacks' access and utilization of healthcare services. By the same token, the resilience of the Black community is well documented –- from slavery to civil rights to the Black Lives Matter movement. The question is, how can the resilience in the Black community be utilized to increase vaccine uptake? The panel will address this and other questions against the background of the historical, social and political context and what this means for public health efforts.

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