Graphic showing the areas of Texas with high pollution levels.
Source: Covid-19 and Climate Change Threats Compound in Minority Communities |
Minorities have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic due to systemic inequalities and lack of healthcare. With such a large African American community inhabiting Port Arthur, this grant would be beneficial to the area in addressing these inequalities.
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Picture of the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic center.
Source: The Port Arthur News "Free Covid -19 Testing offered in Port Arthur Monday through Friday" |
Graph displaying the vaccination rate for black residents in Jefferson County,
Source: 12 News Now "Southeast Texas leaders attempting to curb vaccine hesitancy within Black Community" |
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Graphic showing counties with the most and least amount of residents who are vaccinated.
Source: Houston Chronicle |