Racial (In)Equity in South Los Angeles-Community Centered Experiences with COVID-19 Syndemics.

Findings show that building trust, providing tailored information, and continued investment into diversity and equity initiatives can support Black and Latino/a/x communities in making informed health decisions. Community-centered support services should address the economic, social, and structural impact of the pandemic on vulnerable communities. Furthermore, public health and policy efforts must prioritize funding to equip social and health care systems with infrastructure investment in racial and ethnic minority communities.