By Sista Yaa Simpson, MPH, Community Epidemiologist for TACTS (Chicago) As of April 30, 2020 in Chicago there are over 21,500 COVID-19 cases with 932 deaths, where Blacks account for nearly 40% of diagnosed cases and 54% of deaths.  But what is alarming is Blacks have higher rates of death (62.0 per 100,000) from COVID-19 Read more about Pandemic Racism-A True Response to the Impact on COVID-19 on Blacks/Afrikans in Chicago and Abroad[…]

Purpose The Black Star Project created a list of COVID-19 resources that would be most helpful to their community. This is not an exhaustive list, as there are numerous resources out there.   Please contact covid19@blackstarproject.org for comments, questions, concerns or would like to have a resource added to the list. This list is updated Read more about COVID-19 Resources[…]