"Redlining made those areas vulnerable to the placement of unwanted infrastructure, leaving a legacy of environmental injustice and environmental racism that residents of Wilmington — mostly Mexican and Mexican-American — have had to deal with.” https://t.co/TgaFARjWrL
It’s all connected. Must address the full tangle of environmental racism, including #TreeEquity🌳.
“research has shown redlined communities experience other environmental challenges, including excessive urban heat, sparse tree canopy & few green spaces.” https://t.co/ParquUY8RI
In partnership with more than 1,000 brands, nonprofits, cultural leaders and government agencies, @AARP is proud to be a partner in the first-ever #MentalHealthAction Day. Take a moment today to take action on your own #MentalHealth. For more, visit: https://t.co/DQK9GWsLIk
Howard University and WHUT-TV will host a livestream tribute and memorial service for Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST. To view the livestream, please visit: https://t.co/nsg4qYEeNG
To read more:https://t.co/qDXNr20gJG
Just because one Covid vaccine ends up with a higher efficacy estimate than another in trials doesn’t necessarily mean it’s superior. Here’s why. https://t.co/uEoKmqo61R
My tribute to Hank & Billye Aaron is airing nationwide during Black History Month. In the Atlanta area, you can see it on WSB-TV this Saturday at 5 p.m., and we'll try to let you know when it will be broadcast in other TV markets. Please retweet to help spread the word.
Most people who have not gotten a #COVID19 vaccine say they don’t have enough information about potential side effects -- and half say they don’t know enough about its effectiveness.
Vaccine Monitor has more about hesitancy by race and other demographics: https://t.co/8Kx7EpVez1
"What if you could fly and not worry that someone sitting next to you has the virus?" The Biden administration is considering making a negative #COVID test a requirement for anyone catching a flight within the U.S. Dr. Rachel Graham says it's a good idea. https://t.co/iyNyU7JdTu
Black and Hispanic people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus at much lower rates than white people, despite being disproportionately hit by the pandemic https://t.co/y0IxxwJ4TJ
Today we announced that @CVSHealth Foundation partnered with @UNCF to provide scholarships to Black & Latinx students pursuing a career in health care. It’s partnerships like these that will help create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. https://t.co/X4DN7J4iXV
New: If the Biden Administration reopens ACA enrollment in the midst of the pandemic, there are 14.9 million uninsured people who could sign up for coverage, including 8.9 million who qualify for help with their premiums.
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Joe Biden is launching his sweeping assault on climate change with a much larger army of allies than Barack Obama had 12 years ago https://t.co/B2baaB8CWt
In a majority of United States counties, residents are at an extremely high risk for contracting Covid-19 right now. Learn more about the level of risk in your community here: https://t.co/LlqcF6NCpu