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Athens News Matters: Video Series Encourages Vaccinations in Black Communities

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley
Published March 12, 2021 at 12:56 PM EST
Greater than COVID via Youtube

Video series "Between Us About Us" was launched by Black healthcare providers to distribute reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccine to Black Americans, who are being targeted with misinformation online.

Pediatrician and Co-Developer of "Between Us About Us" Rhea Boyd joins us to talk about the series.
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Alexia Ridley
Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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