Bubonic plague, known as the Black Death, devastated Europe in the Middle Ages. It also was the stated reason for many massacres of Jews during that time. During the AIDS crisis, gay men and lesbians were targeted and blamed for the epidemic. Chinese Americans suffered from increased bigotry in connection with the COVID pandemic. Why do epidemics cause an increase in prejudice? How are the targets of prejudice chosen? How does it affect their communities? Is there any truth behind the group blaming, and if not, what’s the real story of the spread of these plagues? How can we best combat prejudice based on misinformation? Join this mini lecture series to explore these questions.