Jourdan Bennett-Begaye

Jourdan Bennett-Begaye, a reporter and deputy managing editor of Indian Country Today, sheds light on the critical health disparities faced by Native American and Alaskan Native communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the CDC's recently released, but limited, data which reveals that these groups are significantly more affected than their white counterparts. Jourdan emphasizes the urgent need for more accurate data collection and transparency, highlighting the historical challenges and proactive measures tribal nations are taking to address these health inequities.