Search Results for: "color of coronavirus"
Engines for Misery in the Racial Pandemic
We know that people of color suffer more from Covid-19. A Philly-born researcher makes the case that racism makes the pandemic worse for everyone
By James PetersonRacial Equity Rapid Response Teams
Some cities have deployed dedicated teams to combat the racial disparities exposed and exacerbated by Covid-19.
By James PetersonBearing Witness
When the pandemic hit Philly, a local photojournalist felt called to chronicle what was happening in his community. His months with the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium revealed heroism in the midst of tragedy
By James Peterson and Raymond Holman, Jr.A Model For Possibilities
Could the proposed Healthy Town Tioga Project be the solution to the disparities that plague Philly?
By James PetersonWhat’s Behind Black Conspiracism?
A deep dive into understanding the rise of Covid-19 conspiracy thinking in the Black community. Ever hear of the "King Alfred Plan"?
By James PetersonBlack Mental Health Aftershocks
Black Philadelphians already suffered from trauma before the pandemic. Do we need a new approach to therapy?
By James PetersonOur Mournful Undertaking
The first in a series exploring Covid-19’s effects on Black Philadelphians asks: What else is lost when someone dies?
By James PetersonThe Color of Coronavirus
Black and brown Philadelphians may be the hardest hit by COVID-19—as they are by so many issues. A local writer and educator has some ideas to fight that.
By Hilary Beard