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)
If you have an illness you think is caused by contact with Agent Orangeâand you donât see it listed hereâyou can still apply for benefits. Youâll need to show that you have a disability and include a doctorâs report or a hospital report stating that your illness is believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange.