The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are not being felt equally, John.

Black Americans, who comprise 13% of the U.S. population, make up nearly 28% of COVID-19 cases.¹ In Missouri, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C., Black Americans are six times more likely to die than white Americans from the virus.²

COVID-19 has magnified the systemic inequalities that are baked into every aspect of our societal DNA – including health care, education, criminal justice, workers rights, and beyond. Now is a crucial time for us to look inward at how racism and income inequality have impacted this crisis.

That’s why we’re holding a live discussion with The Poor People's Campaign, The Federation of Worker Cooperatives, and Auburn Seminary to discuss the opportunities we have to intervene, organize, and make a different future for all of us.

Will you join our live webinar, The Racial Pandemic of COVID, tomorrow, May 13, at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET? RSVP now while spots are still available.

In order to fight for the changes we need, our movement must have a collective understanding of the root causes of injustice and how they manifest – especially in times of crisis like this one.

During the call, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and deepen your knowledge of the impact that race and income inequality have had on this pandemic.

On the call, we will discuss:

• How are our opponents organizing to further consolidate money and power during this pandemic?
• What are some of the bright spots we are seeing?
• What can people at home do now to take this on, especially during a time of social distancing?

Our panelists for the webinar include:

• Ana Martina, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives
• Mo Manklang, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives
• Liz Theo Haris, Poor People's Campaign
• Gail Brooks, Patternista

We hope to see you tomorrow.

Women's March Team

1 - CDC
2 - CNN