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)
The two most prevalent types are acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). While the five year survival rate is 57%, there's still work to be done, particularly in acute cases which are more severe. Orange ribbons are a great way to raise leukemia awareness.