A: The disproportionate impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on communities of color together with the long arm of police brutality are causing fear, anger, loss, grief, and uncertainty. The Nerdy Girls want to reinforce the statement of the American Medical Association by reminding you that violence from law enforcement officers is a fundamental source of poor health and mental distress.
“In any season, police violence is an injustice, but its harm is elevated amidst the remarkable stress people are facing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.”
NY Times article on George Floyd Protests
