1960's - James Baldwin. A civil rights activist involved in the civil rights movement. In 1963, He was good friends with Harry Belafonte and other civil rights figures. Baldwin met with public figures to discuss the moral implications of the civil rights movement.
1 Certain genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome, are associated with an increased risk of leukemia. 2  Exposure to certain chemicals. 3  Exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene â which is found in gasoline and is used by the chemical industry â also is linked to an increased risk of some kinds of leukemia. 4  Smoking. Previous cancer treatment. 2  People who've had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for other cancers have an increased risk of developing certain types of leukemia. 3  Genetic disorders. 4  Genetic abnormalities seem to play a role in the development of leukemia.
Leukemia refers to a cancerous condition whereby the bodyâs blood-forming tissues undergo abnormal proliferation. Though there are several types of leukemia, (as there are several cell lines in the blood), most of these concern the white blood cells(WBCs); instead of growing and dividing in the conventional, orderly fashion, abnormal WBCs are produced in those suffering [â¦]