Race and gender gaps in COVID-19 deaths

Senior Fellow Richard Reeves discusses his analysis of data on COVID-19 deaths and why a disproportionate number of men, and Black people, are dying. Also, Molly Reynolds explains what actions Congress is taking in response to the protests against police misconduct, and why it matters that many of these proposals are being sponsored by Black members of Congress.

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Race and gender gaps in COVID-19 deaths

Richard V. Reeves and Richard V. Reeves President - American Institute for Boys and Men Fred Dews Fred Dews Managing Editor, New Digital Products - Office of Communications

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