History Drives Distrust in Covid-19 Vaccines for Black Americans in Tuskegee
Chris Pernell, a physician conducting nationwide outreach regarding Covid-19 vaccines, said the legacy of the Tuskegee study has made many Black people wary of the shots.As officials race to get shots into arms, inoculation rates in Black communities have fallen behind.
At Tuskegee’s farmers market on a recent morning, David Banks said he won’t get the shot because he doesn’t trust those administering it.