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)
Gastrointestinal problems, chronic conditions like diabetes and Graves' disease have been associated with the exposure to Agent Orange. This Buzzle article elaborates more on the signs and symptoms that have been linked to the exposure to this toxic chemical.