Saints’ Jenkins says black Americans cannot rely on government help for Covid-19

New Orleans star posts video raising pandemic concerns
Virus has hit minority communities particularly hard

With the realities of the coronavirus pandemic’s disproportionate effect on America’s black communities becoming more apparent with each passing day, NFL star Malcolm Jenkins has shared a video telling African Americans that “we must look out for ourselves”.

Jenkins started the video by thanking America’s emergency services. “Thank you to all of our first responders, our doctors and nurses who are on the front lines,” said Jenkins, a two-time Super Bowl champion. “You are our heroes. We thank you, we pray for you, we owe you a great debt.

#dearblackpeople We are the most impacted, yet the focus of resources aren’t being invested in us. We cannot wait for a government that has NEVER prioritized us. We must look out for ourselves. Take care of you first, share resources, protect the elderly, and stay home! pic.twitter.com/Gcc6kJBC4U