May 6, 2020 Houston, TX- Amid the various challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic is the virus’ disproportionate effect on the black community. According to the CDC, racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. carry an overwhelming burden of illness and death in the face of this unprecedented situation.
ABC13 Houston will present a one-hour virtual town hall Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. on ABC13.com, the ABC13 news app, Facebook Live, YouTube, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and ROKU.
ABC13 anchor Chauncy Glover, who battled COVID-19 and has since recovered, will moderate the discussion, featuring U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, entrepreneur and community activist Tina Knowles-Lawson and other community and medical leaders.
The panel will seek to answer questions related to the coronavirus and the realities faced by minorities in Houston.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all go about life right now. But some are finding it extra challenging to adopt to the changes,” anchor Chauncy Glover said. “On so many levels, the Coronavirus has disproportionately affected our local communities of color. I’m thankful to work for a company who sees the need to start a conversation about this in hopes to shed light, provoke thought and find solutions.”
Houston has the highest number of black residents in Texas, where nearly 23 percent of Houstonians identify as black or African American, according to the U.S. Census.
“As Houston’s News Leader, ABC13 is committed to elevating a vigorous conversation about the diverse communities we serve,” said Brandon De Hoyos, KTRK-TV’s Director of Community Engagement. “The COVID-19 emergency has presented many unknowns, especially for our black and brown communities. We are working around the clock to deliver forward-thinking stories and the most complete view of the pandemic to keep families across southeast Texas safe.”
For more information visit https://abc13.com/health/abc13-to-host-virtual-town-hall-on-covid-19/6150404/
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KTRK)
