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).
Americans Affected With Lupus. According to the LFA, 1.5 million U.S. citizens are affected with lupus today. Statistics show that 16,000 cases of lupus are reported annually, but the number can be higher than that. Majority of those affected with lupus are women of ages 15 to 44. There are also famous people that have been diagnosed with this condition.