Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, has died at 87. Gossett Jr. made his Broadway in ‘Take a Giant Step’ debut at the age of 16.
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.