Sacramento's Black community takes charge of its own health, vaccinations [centerforhealthjournalism.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 8/26/2110:15 AM

By Genoa Barrow, Center for Health Journalism, August 23, 2021

As a Black female neurosurgeon in affluent Folsom, Dr. Kawanaa Carter is paid well, but has spent the last six months healing the community for free.

Armed with the knowledge that African Americans are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic — and the data to back it up — Dr. Carter and other advocates have stepped up to vaccinate thousands throughout the region. They’ve focused on areas like Del Paso Heights, North Highlands, Oak Park and Meadowview.

“I haven’t made a dime,” Dr. Carter said of her efforts to ensure that some of the area’s most vulnerable residents are protected against the deadly COVID-19 virus. It’s the level of commitment that’s needed, she says.

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