COVID-19 doesn't discriminate, but generations of structural racism have left people of color more vulnerable to this virus. The CDC should #releasethedata – & @RepPressley, @RepKarenBass, @RepRobinKelly, @RepBarbaraLee & I have a new bill to mandate it. theroot.com/congress-must-…
People of color are more likely to live in neighborhoods with polluted air & dirty water. They’re less likely to have insurance or have their health problems taken seriously. And they’re more likely to work low-wage frontline jobs that put their lives at risk during this crisis.
The COVID-19 demographic data trickling out from places like MI & IL are exposing the deep inequalities in our communities. This virus is making those disparities worse. We must confront this problem head-on, but we need all the data to do it. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
We need comprehensive national data by race, ethnicity, disability, & other demographics to ensure that vulnerable communities are getting equitable testing & treatment. Our bill to collect & #releasethedata must be included in the next relief package.
