Some leaders say they are struggling to dispel myths and misinformation about the vaccine that continues to spread in the Black community. Black Americans are the least vaccinated demographic group, according to the Centers for Disease Control, which estimates that 25% of the Black population in the US is fully vaccinated. He said pastors need to double down on their efforts to reach the Black community and continue to promote the science behind the vaccine. Some groups that formed to fight the pandemic's impact on the Black community say they too are not ready to give up. Hair salons and barbershops, Tuckson said, are "cultural hubs" and have a pulse on the Black community.

Source: CNN August 08, 2021 15:56 UTC