Ebola's other victims

The United Nations is predicting a major food crisis in West Africa if the Ebola outbreak continues to grow at the current rate. From quarantined farms to abandoned businesses, it’s clear that the virus is not only impacting the health of West African nations. We examine the impact of the virus on farmers, businesses and jobs, as well as enhanced worries over food security in the region, and what’s being done to address them. We also discuss the impact of fear around Ebola on the daily lives of Africans living in America, and how schools and communities should appropriately respond. 

GUESTS:

Alexis Masciarelli / @amasciarelli / West Africa regional spokesperson, World Food Programme

Pandora Hodge / pop-up restaurant owner in Liberia

Saymendy Lloyd / spokesperson and family friend of Eric Duncan

Shoana Solomon / @ShoanaSolomon / creator of #IAmALiberianNotAVirus hashtag campaign

Liberian-American Saymendy Lloyd shares stories of prejudice, fear & discrimination against the West African community.