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Coronavirus And Racism Are Dual Public Health Emergencies

Coronavirus And Racism Are Dual Public Health Emergencies

FromShort Wave


Coronavirus And Racism Are Dual Public Health Emergencies

FromShort Wave

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Across the country, demonstrators are protesting the death of George Floyd and the ongoing systemic racism that is woven into the fabric of the United States. The protests come in the middle of an unprecedented pandemic that is disproportionately killing people of color — particularly black Americans. We talk to public health expert David Williams about how these two historic moments are intertwined.
Released:
Jun 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.