Discussion will be led by VCU Massey Cancer Center Director Dr. Robert Winn, local clergy, Virginia Department of Health and state officials for a special “Facts and Faith Fridays” virtual session.

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci will speak about the COVID-19 vaccine in a virtual event co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office, the Virginia Department of Health, VCU Massey Cancer Center and faith leaders from the “Facts & Faith Fridays” group. Facts & Faith Fridays began in March 2020 as a weekly call led by Robert Winn, M.D., director of VCU Massey Cancer Center, with African American clergy in Virginia to address the disparate impact the pandemic has had on the Black community. The call has evolved to address higher rates of cancer and other health issues in diverse communities and continues to address COVID-19. With the exciting opportunity to hear from Dr. Fauci, the group is inviting interfaith communities and all Virginians to participate in this webinar.

 When: Friday, January 8, 2021, at 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST.

 Where: Attendees must register to attend. Click the link below to register. Upon registration, attendees may submit questions for the Q&A panelists to address during the session. https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=AEAYDRRCFA

 Featuring: Anthony Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Joining him will be Governor Ralph Northam, who is also an M.D. In addition, interfaith leaders and Sable K. Dyer, Acting Director of the Office of Equity at Virginia’s Department of Health, will be joining the discussion.

Why: COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted communities of color, and there is a lot of misinformation being spread about the vaccine and COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Winn, Dr. Norm Oliver and other experts will discuss the equitable distribution of the vaccine, address myths and provide the latest facts on the COVID-19 vaccine.