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Why The Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Communities Hardest

Released Saturday, 11th April 2020
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Why The Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Communities Hardest

Why The Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Communities Hardest

Why The Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Communities Hardest

Why The Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Communities Hardest

Saturday, 11th April 2020
 1 person rated this episode
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Many have referred to COVID-19 as a "great equalizer." But the virus has actually exacerbated all sorts of disparities. When it comes to race, black Americans account for a disproportionate number of coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. In this bonus episode from Slate's "What Next" podcast, reporter Akilah Johnson talks about the many reasons why.

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