“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane.” ― Harriet A. Washington, Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present

From The New York Times

In Covid Vaccine Data, L.G.B.T.Q. People Fear Invisibility

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From Vice News

This Tuskegee Descendant wants you to get the COVID-19 Vaccine



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From Science Rules

Coronavirus: Using Science to fight Vaccine Hesitancy

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Please note that we do not endorse the stories above, we are simply providing a list of resources pertinent to DEI topics.

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United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. It is our responsibility to amplify voices of color and bring awareness to the challenges faced by historically marginalized communities.

It has been a little over three years since the start of the pandemic here in the United States and for many of us, it seems as if it's never going to end. We here at United Way of the Dutchess and Orange Region empathize with the grieving families of those we lost to COVID-19 and we want you to know that you are not alone. As of June 13th, 2022, over one million people have died of COVID. If you or anyone you know is trying to cope with the death of a loved one due to COVID-19, New York Health offers support counselors, educational resources, online wellness groups, and more. Call NY Project Hope at (844) 863-9314 today. And know that we at United Way are here for you. If you are in need of assistance regarding one or more of the following; nutrition assistance, elder services, substance abuse, access to healthcare, etc., please call our free 24-hour emergency hotline at 2-1-1 and our trained specialists can connect you to thousands of local health and human services resources. Please visit www.211hudsonvalley.org to learn more.

United Way is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist principles and continues to work towards preventing further isolation and mental health barriers. 

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