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Dallas' vaccination discrimination - North Dallas Gazette

NDG Editorial ‘Hey, Honorable Mr. Jenkins, some Black folks are dying needlessly; not because of COVID … but because they can’t get an appointment!’ Those trying to get through to the Dallas County phone line to register for vaccines must know by now; it is truly a test of your resiliency. The audio is your […]

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