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).
1 In HIV or AIDS the immune system is underactive; in lupus, the immune system is overactive. 2  Lupus can range from mild to life-threatening and should always be treated by a doctor. 3  With good medical care, most people with lupus can lead a full life. 4  Our research estimates that at least 1.5 million Americans have lupus.