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 Lupus is most common between the ages of 15-45. 2  Although there is no cure, lupus and its symptoms can be controlled with medication. 3  Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition in which reddened scaly patches develop in sun-exposed areas of the body such as the face and hands. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can be mild or life threatening. 2  The most common forms of lupus are the milder forms, and most people with lupus enjoy a full life. 3  More than 90% of lupus sufferers are women.