COVID-19: Strategies to Increase Vaccination Rates Among African Americans

Join us for a conversation to learn how African-American community leaders from across the state are increasing vaccination rates in communities of color and build connection and partnerships with African-American led vaccine efforts.

Hear about strategies, partnerships, and community efforts that are working to increase vaccination rates in the African American community by addressing barriers to access, building community trust, and increasing knowledge about the vaccine.

Gain insight on community challenges, messaging, communication and engagement strategies, as well as partnership and collaboration opportunities with African-American led vaccine work across South Carolina.

Hear from grassroots and statewide leaders, sharing examples of partnerships with hospital systems and community health organizations, on efforts they are undertaking to increase knowledge, trust, and access to the COVID-19 Vaccine.

Moderators:

• Naomi Lett, United Way Association of SC
• Chris Steed, SC Grantmakers Network & Fullerton Foundation

Panel Participants:

• Rev. Kylon Middleton, Pastor Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, Member of Charleston County Council
• Carl Humphries, HopeHealth, Florence
• Brenda C. Murphy, President, SC State Conference, NAACP
• Marvin Neal, Georgetown County NAACP Chapter President
• Vince Ford, VP of Community Affairs, Prisma Health, Columbia
• Ashley Hildreth, Corporate Director of Quality, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
• J. E. Moore, Senior Pastor, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Seabrook

Resources:

• Resource Guide fo Vaccination Clinics and Outreach - SC Hospital Association

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