As the nation rose up in defiance of racial injustice from the murder of George Floyd, the steady force of COVID-19 was there in the background impacting African Americans at disproportionate rates. Educating our community on the importance of masking up was just the beginning. We went beyond the mask. For us to acknowledge the disparities of COVID-19, we had to also put a spotlight on the structural racism that enabled it.

It’s not a matter of opinion. It’s black and white.