Two of the first Africans to be brought to North America in 1619 were simply called Anthony and Isabella they were married and in 1624 gave birth to the first Black child born in English America naming him William Tucker in honor of a Virginia Planter.
Life Expectancy and Survival Rates. 5-year survival rate for Lupus: It is estimated that 97 percent of individuals with SLE live at least five years (Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC).
Fast Facts. 1  Lupus occurs ten times more often in women than in men. 2  Treatment depends on the organs involved 3  . Involvement of the kidneys or/and the brain is the most serious manifestation of lupus. 4  People can live well with lupus if they actively work toward good health. 5  Sun exposure can lead to lupus flares.