Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered an online commencement address to graduates of Emory University on Sunday. 
In his speech, Fauci acknowledged how ‘the undeniable effects of racism’ have played into the pandemic, highlighting the disparities that have led Black Americans, Native Americans, and the Latinx community to suffer disproportionately as a result of COVID-19.
‘COVID-19 has shone a bright light on our own society’s failings,’ said Fauci.
The nation's top infectious disease expert also took time to commend the Emory grads for how they navigated the social uncertainty of the pandemic. 'Not since the influenza pandemic of 1918 has humanity faced a public health crisis of this magnitude,' Fauci said.
'Each of you deserves enormous respect for your extraordinary adaptability, resilience, and dedication to learning, completing your studies and graduating despite immense difficulties and uncertainties.'
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