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Embedded Racism in the Law: A Discussion on the Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on People of Color
February 25, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - February 26, 2021 @ 12:30 am
The Diversity Committee at Vermont Law School presents an Embedded Racism in the Law panel discussion, “A Discussion on the Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on People of Color” on Thursday, February 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
People of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. They have tested positive for the disease at higher rates and suffered more adverse health impacts from it than their white counterparts. This national trend also exists in Vermont. Join the Diversity Committee at VLS to explore and discuss these disparities.
Panelists:
Dr. Maria Mercedes Avila, PH.D, MSW, MED
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Professor Mark Latham
Professor of Law, Environmental Law Center
at Vermont Law School
Professor Wendy E. Parmet
Matthews Distinguished University Professor of Law
Director, Center for Health Policy and Law
at Northeastern University School of Law
Dr. Don Bambino Geno Tai, MD, MBA
Instructor of Medicine, College of Medicine and Science
Fellow, Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic
Watch live at vermontlaw.edu/live or on Facebook.
