Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

The House Democratic Policy Committee is partnering with the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and their Subcommittee on Health Equity and Justice to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on communities of color. 

The hearing was held virtually at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11. 

You can watch the hearing below.

HEARING DETAILS

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Virtual Hearing: Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

(March 4, 2021)

A hearing in collaboration with the PLBC to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. Read more

 

IN THE NEWS 

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Breaking down information barriers key to supporting communities of color through COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine efforts

(March 11, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 11 – Trust and inclusive policies are key in getting COVID-19 vaccines distributed to communities of color and members of the House Democratic Policy Committee heard from multiple researchers, doctors and advocates on how to execute those strategies. Read more

 
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COVID-19 impact on communities of color focus of public hearing Thursday

(March 9, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 9 – State Reps. Donna Bullock and Stephen Kinsey will host a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and House Democratic Policy Committee this week to explore how communities of color have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

 

AGENDA + TESTIMONY

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COVID in Communities of Color - Testimony

(March 11, 2021)

Agenda and testimony for a public hearing on the impact of COVID on communities of color Read more