June 2020
Hey Folks!
As many likely know, stark disparities exist in the impact of Covid-19 on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This systematic racism and classism results in dramatically disproportionate rates of infection and death from Covid-19 among these communities. For example, data from former months from the Arizona department of health services reported that Native Americans make up 16% of the state’s Covid-19 related deaths, despite representing only 6% of the state’s population. These disparities are much more likely than the data suggests.
In the interest of sharing some of the awesome work our team is doing, below is the complete list of medicines that were just shipped to the Diné/Navajo Nation in Arizona as part of our local solidarity efforts with the Diné!
While we know we can’t undo 500 years of Eurocolonial and post-colonial oppression and genocide committed against these peoples, we’re proud to stand in solidarity.
Strength and resilience to all in these trying times,
HWBCRP Team
Wow! What a cool thing. Thanks for sharing!