Topic: Hydroxychloroquine

2 chapters across the catalog

47: Killer Wasp
8:47 - 10:23

47: Killer Wasp

Racial Narratives in Vaccine Promotion and Hydroxychloroquine

The media rollout of black medical professionals to promote vaccines is identified as a targeted narrative strategy for the African American community. Low COVID-19 rates in Africa are contrasted with the high impact in the United States, leading to speculation about the role of anti-malarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine. The conversation explores how the virus was initially perceived versus how it is currently marketed to different ethnic groups.