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Coronavirus impact on Black community and Grand Rapids vaccine efforts highlight virtual forum
Updated Dec 09, 2020;
Posted Dec 09, 2020
The Black Impact Collaborative hosted a virtual community forum Wednesday evening, Dec. 9, on the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the Black community and ongoing local vaccine trials.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI Calling it a way to open up a conversation with the Black community in Grand Rapids, a virtual community forum brought together health leaders and community members focused on the coronavirus pandemic.
“Our goal is to have this two-way conversation, giving an opportunity for Black people in particular to ask questions, as we have seen the rates of COVID-19 impact the African American community at higher rates than others,” said Dr. Walter Brame, a member of the collaborative and moderator of the event.