TY - JOUR T1 - Ethics of research at the intersection of COVID-19 and black lives matter: a call to action JF - Journal of Medical Ethics JO - J Med Ethics SP - 205 LP - 207 DO - 10.1136/medethics-2020-107054 VL - 47 IS - 4 AU - Natasha Crooks AU - Geri Donenberg AU - Alicia Matthews Y1 - 2021/04/01 UR - http://jme.bmj.com/content/47/4/205.abstract N2 - This paper describes how to ethically conduct research with Black populations at the intersection of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. We highlight the issues of historical mistrust in the USA and how this may impact Black populations’ participation in COVID-19 vaccination trials. We provide recommendations for researchers to ethically engage Black populations in research considering the current context. Our recommendations include understanding the impact of ongoing trauma, acknowledging historical context, ensuring diverse research teams and engaging in open and honest conversations with Black populations to better address their needs. The core of our recommendation is recognising the impact of trauma in our research and health care practices. ER -