Over the past year, COVID-19 has torn through our communities, forcing us into isolation and disrupting one of the foundations of Black American culture: coming together to worship in the house of the Lord. However, there is hope on the horizon! With the advent of COVID-19 vaccines, a future where we can get back to gathering is within our sights. 

The Get Vaccinated! Black Faith Community Toolkit includes information about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with frequently asked questions and sample social media posts to help empower you as clergy to speak confidently to your congregations and communities about the vaccine. Let’s get back to gathering!

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GET VACCINATED

A resource for understanding the COVID-19 vaccines.

Many Americans are still deciding if they will get the COVID-19 vaccine. We are proud to partner with The Center for Black Health & Equity to provide a science-based, factual guide called Better for It to help begin a conversation on how to make a well-informed decision about COVID-19 vaccination. Use Better For It as a supplement to your own research on the vaccines and to: Start a dialogue with your friends, physician, pastor and family members. Share accurate information on social media. Get to know the contributions of African American scientists and public health advocates who are helping to bring this pandemic to an end.