Black In 518

Meet Alvin Ailey! He was a Black dancer and choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey popularized multi-racial and modern dance around the world and helped shed light on Black dancers!

Meet Henrietta Lacks! After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, her stolen cancer cells were instrumental in the many different kinds of scientific research. Despite the fact that scientific research is important, it is important to note that the healthcare system has had a history of racism and discrimination when it comes to Black womxn. Racism impacts many things including the healthcare system.