What the Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter Have in Common

Published: June 17, 2020, 5 a.m.

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected people of color. We've seen that striking statistic in New York City. As Black Lives Matter protests move across the five boroughs, activists point out that systemic racism exists in many facets of our community. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with emergency room physician and community activist Dr. Rob Gore.

 

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