Many leaders from within the African American community and beyond rose to prominence during the Civil Rights era, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Andrew Goodman and others. They riskedâand sometimes lostâtheir lives in the name of freedom and equality.
Cancers believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange. 1  Chronic B-cell Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects your white blood cells (cells in your bodyâs immune system that help to fight off illnesses and infections)
Organ failure may occur as a result of dioxin poisoning. Dioxins may be present in certain herbicides. Compounds like agent orange may cause cancer and heart problems, although these conditions may not be diagnosed until years after exposure. Neurological symptoms may appear years after exposure to Agent Orange.