CNN, June 23, 2020: Fauci says racism is a factor in deaths among Black Americans
Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if he considers institutionalized racism to be a contributing factor to coronavirus deaths among Black Americans.
Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat from Illinois, asked the question in today’s hearing. Here’s how Fauci responded:
“Obviously the African American community has suffered from racism for a very, very long period of time. And I cannot imagine that that has not contributed to the conditions that they find themselves in economically and otherwise. So the answer, congressman, is yes.”
Last month, a study found evidence more Black Americans may be dying from coronavirus in the United States than other ethnic groups.
