13% - 16% - 64% - 281
The racial break down of Black, Latino & White general populations in the Untied States.
This piece represents the racial break down of Black, Latino & White general populations in the United States. Each word represents a %. 13% is the number of the “Black population”, indicated by the color blue. 16% is the number of the “Latino/Hispanic population,” indicated by the color red. 64% is the number of the “White population”, indicated by the color white. 281 is the total number of words.
40% - 18% - 16% - 281
The racial break down of Black, Latino & White populations in the Untied States 2020 as it pertains to the coronavirus fatality rate on these three racial groups.
This piece represents the racial break down of Black, Latino & White populations in the United States 2020 as it pertains to the coronavirus fatality rate on these three racial groups. Each word represents a %. 40% is the number of “Black population”, indicated by the color blue. 18% is the number of “Latino/Hispanic population”, indicated by the color red.16% is the number of “White population”, indicated by the color white. 281 is the total number of words.
Statistics: The APM Research Lab
COVID19 Death Rates
by Race
Digital Prints 30 x 20 in
Content: The stimulus letter from The President of the United States April 15, 2020
Typeface: Helvetica Bold
Alignment: Justified with the last line aligned left.
Artist: Cheryl McBride
The coronavirus pandemic that has hit the world has put all of us at risk of dying or infecting others.
“When you talk about the high rate of COVID19 deaths in the Black community, do not mention diabetes high blood pressure & asthma, without also mentioning the poverty, red-lining, gentrification, food deserts, healthcare disparities, environmental and systemic institutional racism that lead to those underlying conditions.”
- Derrick Green
The colors of the words are red white & blue the colors of the American Flag. White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, the color of the Chief signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice. The green background represents the economy.