Unfortunately, race and ethnicity continue to play a role in the health issues a person faces, the treatment received, and how likely they are to survive the condition. Particularly over the last two years with the high risk for COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and sadly deaths that the Black community disproportionately faces with this pandemic.
That’s why this Black History Month AC Transit honors the African Americans renaissance in both history and science that is saving lives.
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