The IZA Institute of Labor Economics says that there is a 39% decreased chance for a black boy to drop out of school if they have a black elementary school teacher for one year.

Having physicians of color may ease vaccine hesitancy and promote further COVID-19 safety protocols.

Minority Representation to Aid Vaccine Hesitancy

2016 Census showed 78.4% of U.S. households spoke English
350+ languages are spoken in the U.S.
Unequal access to information
Higher risk jobs

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Discrimination is present in systems that are designed to protect well-being and medical health. These systems include health care, housing, education, criminal justice and finance. Discrimination can lead to chronic stress and places those predisposed to social or economic disadvantages--namely racial or ethnic minority groups-- at a higher risk for COVID-19.

The Effect of Discrimination on Disadvantaged Populations During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Asian-American Hate Crime Increases in 2021 Compared to Past Years

Some studies are saying Black-Americans are more likely the receive the COVID vaccine than White Americans. Other studies are saying the exact opposite, that racial minorities are more likely to be hesitant. Which is more accurate?

Is There Increased Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Color?

Native Americans are 4x more likely to contract COVID-19
Latinx are 5x more likely

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