Tag: Black History Month
3 Things Billy Garrett Jr does to have a better lifestyle with sickle cell
Written by Nnenna Kumenda Tip 1: Diet Now we know how hard it can be to change up your diet especially when you’re comfortable snacking and eating whatever you like, but sometimes change is good. We’re not saying have an athlete’s diet which is strict, we’re just saying what about putting that Pepsi down and…
Honoring Artist, Author and Advocate, Hertz Nazaire for Black History Month
Written by: Halimat Olaniyan There are a few things the sickle cell community at large agrees upon: 1. Our pain is real so believe us. 2. We cannot adequately describe all the ways in which we hurt. 3. A picture is worth 1000 words. Hertz Nazaire, Haitian-born artist, sickle cell warrior, and advocate – took…
Honoring Pat Corley, RN for Black History Month
This Black History Month SC101 is celebrating leaders within the sickle cell community who have become vital voices for the progression of sickle cell. This leads us to adult sickle cell nurse advocate Pat L. Corley, RN. When you think of Pat Corley, think of the nurse you’d want by your bedside in hospital. That’s…
Honoring Jew-EL Darboné for Black History Month
Contributor: Halimat Olaniyan This Black History Month SC101 is celebrating trail blazers in sickle cell awareness. How better to celebrate our history than to honor the life of Jew-EL Darboné. You may know of her as an outstanding, unapologetic motivational speaker and co-founder of #BoldLipsforSickleCell, but she was so much more. Bold Lips for Sickle…