https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/the-covid-19-response-is-failing-communities-of-color/

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of Americans. As cities and states provide data on those directly ill, it has become clearer that communities of color carry an unequal burden of the disease. The emerging disparities have prompted community advocates to tailor prevention messages to the public in innovative ways.

Not long ago, however, in what felt like a desperate attempt to connect with people of color, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams missed the mark during a speech to the nation. Aside from urging us to stay at home, wear masks and wash our hands regularly, the surgeon general told us to “avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs.” He said, “We need you to do this, if not for yourself, for your abuela, do it for your granddaddy, do it for your big momma, do it for your pop pop.... We need you to step up and help stop the spread, so we can protect those who are most vulnerable.”