Sickening

In "Sickening," author Anne Pollock explores the deep-rooted disparities in healthcare between Black and white Americans, revealing how systemic anti-Black racism manifests in dire health outcomes. Through compelling examples such as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Flint water crisis, Pollock uncovers the shocking reality of inadequate medical care and the impact of institutions like mass incarceration and police brutality. The audiobook also examines racialized healthcare during the COVID pandemic and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting the urgent need to confront these inequities in American society.