Mattel has released a special edition Barbie doll inspired by Aaliyah to commemorate what would have been her 46th birthday, created in collaboration with her brother.
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.