The story behind a palabra investigation into Latino COVID deaths ‘I think this is just scratching the surface here with this story.’ May 27, 2022 Amaris Castillo
For Latinos, the COVID-19 trends are getting worse — and the worst may be yet to come The latest CDC shows that Latinos and Black Americans are dying at rates 3.2 times higher than white Americans October 30, 2020 Rogelio Sáenz
Mental health services for Latinos are in low supply, higher demand due to COVID-19 Latinos have faced challenges in obtaining culturally competent mental health care for years. The need is only growing during the pandemic. October 22, 2020 Laura C. Morel
The coronavirus pandemic keeps evolving. So does the news coverage, as these six stories show Data on COVID-19 cases and deaths is getting more complete, and the extent of the pandemic’s disproportionate impact is getting clearer. October 15, 2020 Tim Nickens
Racism is the most significant underlying condition in the COVID-19 pandemic African Americans have been historically and systematically denied access to the health-promoting resources needed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. October 8, 2020 Karen D. Lincoln
Black-owned businesses forge ahead despite pandemic setbacks 41% of Black-owned businesses closed their doors at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States October 1, 2020 Raisa Habersham
The virus vaccine challenge: Overcoming mistrust from Black Americans Following a history of mistrust of the medical community, just 54% of Black adults said they would “definitely or probably” get a coronavirus vaccine. September 21, 2020 Waveney Ann Moore
6 closer looks into the pandemic’s impact on minorities and the poor Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, its uneven impact has been thoroughly reported. Here are ideas that can be reported almost anywhere. September 17, 2020 Tim Nickens
How contact tracers connect with Latinos through culture, language Areas with large Spanish-speaking communities are hiring tracers who speak the language and understand the culture of those hardest hit by COVID-19. September 8, 2020 Laura C. Morel
How Black churches have adapted to the coronavirus The pandemic has brought different approaches to church services but common goals for their communities. August 24, 2020 Waveney Ann Moore
5 issues to consider as the academic year begins in the pandemic With roughly half of U.S. students expected to head back to classrooms and half attending online, the coronavirus makes it a school year like no other August 17, 2020 Tim Nickens
How a professor in Texas tracked the undercounting of COVID-19 cases among Hispanics, and why the Rio Grande Valley is hard hit The consequences of prematurely opening up Texas for business are immense and devastating, disproportionately impacting people of color and the poor. August 12, 2020 Rogelio Sáenz
In poor rural communities, the coronavirus raises particular challenges Poverty is difficult for most to see but has been painfully revealed during the pandemic, says the CEO of a hospital group in Tennessee and Virginia August 6, 2020 Alan Levine
5 ideas for covering the coronavirus’ impact on people of color and the poor Some health care experts see opportunities for long-term positive change. Data shows the disparity, but is far from complete. And more. July 31, 2020 Tim Nickens
Why Black and Hispanic residents are more likely to become infected by the coronavirus Historical practices embedded in health care, structural racism and high-risk jobs contribute to the pandemic’s disproportionate effects July 22, 2020 Tim Nickens
