You might not have noticed it but Covid-19 is giving Americans new and exciting ways to express their racism. Add that to the existing systemic racism and we're seeing a perfect and terrible storm that is harming people of color.
RESEARCH:
https://www.vox.com/2020/4/11/21217428/surgeon-general-jerome-adams-big-mama-coronavirus
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/23/covid-19-will-pass-what-about-the-racism-it-has-illuminated/