These civil rights icons have received the Covid-19 vaccine and are encouraging Black America to do the same

These civil rights icons have received the Covid-19 vaccine and are encouraging Black America to do the same

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The event was held to encourage black Americans to be immunized, Atlanta’s Morehouse School of Medicine said in a press release.

Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young, civil rights leader Xernona Clayton, former Secretary of Health and Human Services Louis Sullivan and baseball legend Hank Aaron received the Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday.

Campaigns to encourage confidence in coronavirus vaccines have had to deal with a history of racism in medical research in the United States and a lack of confidence in the federal government.

In December, a Kaiser study found that 35% of black Americans probably or definitely would not receive the vaccine, even if it was considered safe by scientists – and widely available for free.
Baseball Hall of Fame, Hank Aaron, prepares to receive his vaccination.

“Carolyn and I are proud to be among those who received the COVID-19 vaccine this morning. African Americans tested positive and died in disproportionate numbers, but unfortunately the polls show us one of the most hesitant groups to get vaccinated,” tweeted Young. . .

“I was proud to receive the COVID-19 vaccine earlier today at Morehouse School of Medicine. I hope you do the same!” Aaron tweeted.

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The four iconic figures, their spouses and other human and civil rights leaders, all over the age of 75, are part of Class 1A designated on the vaccination priority list. All received the Modern vaccine, the statement said.

In addition to promoting personal safety protocols – washing hands, keeping an eye on others and wearing a mask – leaders expect more blacks to participate in clinical trials and take federally approved immunizations.

The Morehouse event kicks off a series of community-based vaccines starting on Saturday, January 9. Morehouse School of Medicine will conduct drive-thru vaccinations every following Saturday in January from 10 am to 4 pm for health professionals who deal with patients, some first responders, long-term care residents and Georgians aged 75 and over.

CNN’s Keith Allen, Nicquel Terry Ellis and Jason Carroll contributed to this report.

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