(CNN) The killing of George Floyd and the national explosion of protests that followed exposed the longstanding crisis of racism in America. But even as we continue pressing for criminal justice reforms, America must not forget the deadly health crisis still afflicting the nation -- another crisis that reflects deep patterns of racial difference. The disparities have made headlines throughout the short history of the Covid crisis. To its credit, President Donald Trump's administration has taken steps to deal with these health disparities. We will not truly defeat the disease until and unless we develop a plan to make these vulnerable communities safer and more resilient.

Source: CNN June 10, 2020 00:33 UTC