Race, Ethnicity and the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the U.S., the material advantages afforded by whiteness lead to lower rates of infections and deaths from COVID-19 when compared to the rates among Black, Latino, and Native American populations. These essays provide a mix of critical examination of the progress and direction of our COVID-19 response, personal accounts of the stark difference in care, outcomes for minorities throughout the U.S., and recommendations to create a foundation for future response.