The Inequitable Weight of COVID-19

Explore the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on African Americans, particularly descendants of Africans-enslaved in the United States (DAEUS), in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Dr. Taryne Mingo. Delve into how DAEUS citizens navigated generational trauma during the global health crisis. Gain insights from Dr. Mingo, an assistant professor and director of the school counseling program at UNC Charlotte, as she draws from her expertise in elementary school counseling and tele-mental health therapy. Discover her research on supporting inclusive classrooms, addressing the needs of students of color, and exploring the long-term effects of racism on Black citizens' health and well-being. Learn about the intersection of Womanist theory and counselor preparation programs in this 17-minute presentation that challenges viewers to consider the inequitable weight of the pandemic on marginalized communities.