Moms who have lost their children to gun violence gathered at St. Sabina Church in Gresham, Chicago for Mother’s Day to bring awareness to the community and support one another.
Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old Black woman, has declined to register as an organ donor, citing her personal experiences of medical gaslighting and mistreatment. This decision reflects a broader sentiment within the Black community, rooted in a historical context of medical racism and the systemic mistreatment of Black individuals.