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Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, the NAACP.
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Though some celebs spread misinformation as the Black community battles the impacts of COVID-19, NAACP’s ‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ initiative proves facts are the best weapon in the pandemic information war

Research reveals unvaccinated Black Americans are now less opposed to getting vaccinated

Entertainers ranging from hip-hop artists “Offset” and Nicki Minaj, to noted Black Panther film actress Leticia Wright, R&B singer “Tank,” conservative political pundit Candace Owens and others have made inaccurate, disparaging public comments recently about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines or getting vaccinated, influencing some of their fans and followers to debate the science and guidance.