What historical factors contributed to many U.S. cities becoming highly segregated, and how is this related to the racial inequities in COVID-19 we are seeing today?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Talk to me about history. What historical factors contributed to many U.S. cities becoming highly segregated, and how is this related to the racial inequities in COVID-19 we are seeing today? A: In the interview linked to below, Reggie Jackson, Head Griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, describes four discriminatory housing policies and practices Read more…
Any recent news on the treatment/vaccine front?
Treatments Vaccines
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Yes! Three happy pieces of news this week: (1) The launch of an early-stage clinical trial for what’s believed to be the world’s first antibody treatment against COVID-19; (2) A Stat News interview with Dr. Fauci showcasing his cautious optimism about vaccine development; (3) New data on the anti-viral Remdesivir indicating the treatment’s effectiveness Read more…
Q: Talk to me about history. What historical factors contributed to many U.S. cities becoming highly segregated, and how is this related to the racial inequities in COVID-19 we are seeing today? A: In the interview linked to below, Reggie Jackson, Head Griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, describes four discriminatory housing policies and practices Read more…
Any recent news on the treatment/vaccine front?
Treatments VaccinesLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Yes! Three happy pieces of news this week: (1) The launch of an early-stage clinical trial for what’s believed to be the world’s first antibody treatment against COVID-19; (2) A Stat News interview with Dr. Fauci showcasing his cautious optimism about vaccine development; (3) New data on the anti-viral Remdesivir indicating the treatment’s effectiveness Read more…
A: Yes! Three happy pieces of news this week: (1) The launch of an early-stage clinical trial for what’s believed to be the world’s first antibody treatment against COVID-19; (2) A Stat News interview with Dr. Fauci showcasing his cautious optimism about vaccine development; (3) New data on the anti-viral Remdesivir indicating the treatment’s effectiveness Read more…
