Black Lives Matter NYC Leader Promises ‘Uprising’ Against City’s Vaccine Passports

Black Lives Matter NYC Leader Promises ‘Uprising’ Against City’s Vaccine Passports
Demonstrators holding placards reading "Black Lives Matter" during a protest in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 27, 2020. Mark Makela/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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One of the leaders of a Black Lives Matter group in New York City promised an “uprising” against the city’s COVID-19 vaccine passports, decrying the system as racist.

According to data provided by New York state, about 85 percent of black residents have not received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Data provided by New York City shows that 64 percent of black people between the ages of 18 and 44 are not fully vaccinated while 56 percent have received one shot.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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