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Survivors

October 19, 2020 by  
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Survivors

The facts about breast cancer are clear: Black women die at an extraordinarily disproportionate rate, up to 40 percent more likely than their White counterparts.

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine is honored to speak to and celebrate many women in our city who are survivors of breast cancer. They are beating the odds and we asked them to capture their survival journey in a single word.

Oauja Walker – Fearless –

 

Bonnie Johnson – God –

 

Belinda Harris – Bold –

 

Arnetta Gardner – Faith –

 

Really Rhoda – Emotional –

 

Mrs. Alma J. Bennett-Evans – Self –

 

Natashia White – Warrior –

 

Diane Williams – Undefeated –

 

Mz. King – Holistic –

 

Sonia Richey – Believer –

 

Mercedes Warrick – Blessed! –

 

Terri Yates – Determination –

 

Glennetta Capers – Faith –

 

Wyonna Foger – Blessed –

 

Katrina Jessica Bell – Thriving –

 

Rhayne Thomas – Determined –

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