The #fireworks are planned to be set off at sites along the #PotomacRiver & the #NationalMall, not far from areas such as Southeast Washington that are predominantly #Black & #LowIncome.

Thurston said there is a greater prevalence of #respiratory & #cardiovascular problems, including #asthma, in lower-income & minority populations.

“I definitely think that should not be ignored,” he said.

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