Comments on: Healthcare and the COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Tania

Tania — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:17:29 +0000

When I first read that minorities are dying at higher rates than white due to Covid, it’s heartbreaking to say it, but it came at no surprise. This comes to especially to black people because the rates at which they are dying are literally genocide. This is similar to how the healthcare system in this country treats black expecting mothers versus their white counterparts. This starts from sharing less education, information, or even the spread of misinformation, to how they treat the patient, and especially during labor. It’s really so sad to see it and so often. When is enough enough?

By: Madeleine Kemo

Madeleine Kemo — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:28:27 +0000

I think the quote at the end of your first paragraph (“we should be aware of all the layers that are constantly adding to the oppression of black people”) speaks volumes to the problem of racism itself. There are so many different components of racism that are inherently intertwined it can be difficult to understand it all. But I think you did a great job explaining the current situations that are ADDING to the oppression of people of color. White people need to be very careful not to forget these things once their lives go back to normal…

By: marissasteiner

marissasteiner — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:12:58 +0000

This topic has been on my mind for so long. It’s frustrating to hear in the media and elsewhere that people are just assuming that people of color are more susceptible and there isn’t anything we can do about it, however if years ago healthcare and health insurance was guaranteed and provided to everyone we might not run into this issue!!