Hi, I’m Chimére!

An OG of Black Long Covid Advocacy.

Chimére L. Sweeney is a retired educator and Long Covid activist, writer, and lecturer. Experiencing racism and discrimination while obtaining medical treatment for Long Covid and drawing from teaching underprivileged students in Baltimore, her mission has always been clear: inspire and empower Black patients to tell their unique stories on the physical, mental, and financial effects of Long Covid. From sharing her testimony with Congress to recently being a featured guest on The Washington Post’s Post Live, Sweeney’s message on aiding Black and disabled Long Covid patients in advocating for equitable health care is both passionate and honest. 

Chimére became a compassionate, trusted figure in the Long Covid community by aiding Black patients with receiving medical care and hosting social events that are inclusive and accessible, including #TheTealReveal, a virtual prom for disabled Long Covid patients that also provided mutual aid to participants in need.

Sweeney is a graduate of Morgan State University, earning a BA in English/Literature and Language. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, Taurean Sweeney.