Barbers, artists help defy vaccine myths for people of color
JULIE WATSON and ANITA SNOW, Associated Press
April 15, 2021
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1of15Wallace Wilson, top, cuts the hair of James McRae, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Hyattsville, Md. Wilson is a member of the Health Advocates In Reach & Research (HAIR) program, which helps barbers and hair stylists to get certified to talk to community members about health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of certified barbers have been providing factual information to customers about vaccines, a topic that historically has not been trusted by members of black communities because of the health abuse the race has endured over the years.Julio Cortez/APShow MoreShow Less