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These famous black celebrities are carriers and advocates for Sickle Cell Disease

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 10:00am June 19, 2020,
7 Black Celebrities You May Not Know Have Sickle Cell Anemia
Photo: Ebony

Larenz Tate

Actor Larenz Tate is one of those adding his voice in creating awareness for the disease. In an interview, he said: “It’s really important to know if you carry the disease… If you can prevent the disease, you can really make a difference in someone’s life.”

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: June 19, 2020

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