More than 3 million vaccine doses have been administered in  Massachusetts, but issues around equity and access remain. According to the the latest state data, more 71% of all residents who received at least one dose of vaccine are white, 12% are latinx and 7% are black. 

Vaccine hesitancy in communities of color has been reported as a significant barrier to the state's roll out efforts but recent surveys show white Republican males are among the most hesitant. How has the narrative changed?

 

My guests this show are Eva Milon of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Association, Dr. Atyia Martin of the Black Boston COVID-19 Coaltion, and Michelle Wu, Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate.

Alright Fam, we had some technical issues fist go around on SPARK-FM but we in here! waves, but here's another chance!

 

 

Common Narrative explores the media's effect on public perception across all lines of diversity.

 

This week, we talk about #stopasianhate movement, hate crimes against #aapi communities and the fetishization of #asian women with Tackey Chan and journalist Jonathan Choe - KOMO News Rewatch on YouTube, Facebook @commonnarrativemedia

It's SEASON 2 and what a time to start dropping in your notifications!!The coronavirus has decimated communities color, a general election is just days away, and the cry for racial justice and police reform has never been louder. 

In our first episode, we check in after a summer that was both energizing and exhausting and break down the coverage of the Massachusetts Police Reform Bill. 

Baystate Banner Senior Editor and Reporter, Yawu Miller sits down with Crystal to talk about his experience covering police reform over two decades. 

What's the Common Narrative? And, why has it stalled in the statehouse? What are you gonna do about it? 

Check out our show notes with advocacy tools to get in this fight.