The MSM loves to push a story that furthers their narrative (everything is racist, all problems are rooted in racism, any disparity/inequity is the result of racism, any objectional behavior by a minority is a byproduct of racism, all police are racist, etc.)
I have seen so many of these articles highlighting Black people’s hesitancy to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The mistrust is usually attributed to the oft-cited and despicable Tuskegee syphilis experiment. While that could be the reason for some people’s mistrust, isn’t it possible that Black people have some of the same concerns as everyone else about the long-term effects, efficacy and speed at which the vaccine was produced?
Anecdotally, many Black people I know are relieved to receive the shot because they have been largely sheltering in place due to concerns about comorbidities, intergenerational households, etc. The toll the virus has taken on the Black church as a whole (many of which have not reopened fully and may never recover) will need to be studied in the aftermath of this period in American life.
My timeline is filled with white people who also have concerns about the vaccine. The anti-vaxxers are a pretty vocal group. They appear to be experiencing some vaccine hesitancy as well. Anxiety and questions about the vaccine are not just a “Black thing.”
When this is all over, I’d be interested to see what the numbers actually are when it comes to coronavirus vaccinations.
Yes, there are cultural differences but, at our core, we have a shared humanity and many of the same concerns.
It’s helpful to take a step back and think about why a particular story is being covered or whether the angle being taken is furthering a narrative and setting the stage for something else (usually funding).
Think beyond the headlines.
The Cerebral Conservative 