

Code Switch: A Shot In The Dark
Mar 1, 2021
Explore the deep-rooted skepticism towards COVID-19 vaccines in the Black community, driven by a legacy of medical injustices like the Tuskegee syphilis study. Personal stories reveal the trauma of past abuses and the urgent need for rebuilding trust in healthcare. The podcast examines how historical contexts continue to influence modern health perceptions and underscores the necessity for accurate information and open discussions. Plus, it hints at a future conversation on reparations, promising more thought-provoking insights.
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A Plus One for a Vaccine
- Gene Demby's mother received her first COVID vaccine dose after a long wait.
- A stranger helped her by claiming she was his plus one, highlighting the disorganized process.
Vaccine Line Inequity
- Shireen Marisol Meraji and her husband attempted to get leftover vaccines.
- They left after witnessing many young, white individuals in line despite it being a predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood.
Vaccine Hesitancy and Disparities
- Vaccine rollout challenges include extreme cold storage requirements and public skepticism.
- Black communities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, yet vaccination rates lag.