President Biden is expected to arrive in Lewiston, Maine friday afternoon to meet the families of the 18 victims in the recent mass shooting in the community. The president ordered flags to fly at half-mast in their honor until monday.
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.