NAACP to Host Virtual Town Hall on COVID and the Emergence of the Omicron Variant
Medical professionals and leaders will offer insight on what they see as the impact of COVID
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the NAACP will host a COVID Know More Virtual Town Hall, from 8:00p to 9:00p ET. The coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage communities across the country. With the emergence of the Omicron variant and new information about boosters and vaccinations for children, the landscape has again shifted.
Hear from trusted voices, medical professionals, and thought leaders on variants, boosters, vaccines, and how to protect yourself and your family.
Reporters are invited to attend the virtual town hall. See below for more information.
WHAT:
'COVID. Know More' Virtual Town Hall
WHO:
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director
Dr. Cameron Webb, White House Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity
Dr. Cindy Duke, MD, PHD, FACOG
Jehan "Gigi" El-Bayoumi, MD, Professor, GWU
DL Hughley, Host, Commentator
April Ryan, White House Correspondent, The Grio
WHEN:
Thursday, December 9, 2021
8:00p p.m. ET
WHERE:
Register here: NAACP to Host Virtual Town Hall on COVID and the Emergence of the Omicron Variant
Reporters and journalists are invited to register for the press conference by clicking on the link above. Once you've registered for the press conference, you will receive a link to your registered email to join the virtual press conference. If you have any questions, please reach out to Marc Banks, dbanks@naacpnet.org.
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation's first civil and human rights law organization and shares our commitment to equal rights.