Funky Covid-ina (ft. Nurse Alice Benjamin, Dr. Darien Sutton and Bianca Mabute-Louie)

This week, Jarrett Hill and Tre'vell Anderson discuss why so many Black folks are hesitant to get vaccinated for covid-19 and the African American community's complicated relationship to the healthcare industry. We're joined by Nurse Alice Benjamin and Dr. Darien M. Sutton who will give us all the information we need to make an informed decision about the vaccine. But first…Pass the PopcornWe're joined by educator Bianca Mabute-Louie for a conversation about the rise in anti-Asian violence in the nation and how communities of color can come together to create change. DIS/Honorable MentionsThis week, Tre'vell has a dishonorable mention for the mainstream media's handling of the Equality Act passing as well as a dishonorable mention for anti-trans legislation in the state of Alabama. Jarrett has an honorable mention for Malcolm Kenyatta and his historic senate run as well as Jayce Baron and Justin Q Williams. Episode NotesRead Bianca Mabute-Louie's Elle piece here. Follow Nurse Alice on the socials at @AskNurseAliceFollow Dr. Darien Sutton on the socials at @DoctorDarienMDMake sure you pick up your limited-edition FANTI merch here. Support a Black-owned bookstore here, here and here. Email: [email protected]@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’Vell)@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Producer Laura Swisher)FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgLaura Swisher is the senior producer.Jordan Kauwling is the associate producer.