#AskReuters Discussion on Income Inequality, Race, and COVID-19
Esri’s GIS for Social Equity and Justice team members Clinton Johnson and Margot Bordone participate in a live twitter chat with Reuters on income inequality, race, and coronavirus. See a few responses from the Twitter chat.
A1. These stats stem from pre-COVID-19 #racialinequities like economic inequities that prevent communities of color from social distancing fully & health inequities like access & quality of care & affordable healthy food, causing higher rates of underlying conditions. #AskReuters
— Esri Live (@EsriLive) May 6, 2020
A1. This map shows racial segregation, which contributes to inequities in access to healthcare resources: https://t.co/afeBEtospJ #AskReuters
— Esri Live (@EsriLive) May 6, 2020
A2. Present-day racial segregation & discrimination in the quality of care lead to these gaps. Maps like this one help us see racial segregation: https://t.co/JDtxSrAyYh & location-enabled surveys can help identify trends in discrimination in care. #AskReuters
— Esri Live (@EsriLive) May 6, 2020
