Health Equity

Protesting Racism Versus Risking COVID-19: ‘I Wouldn’t Weigh These Crises Separately’

Abstract: "White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," public health experts say in an open letter as large protests erupt in cities across the United States.

Publication: NPR

Date Published: June 1, 2020

Author(s): Bill Chappell

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