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).
Lupus Isnât Lethal. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the immune system attacks the bodyâs organs, causing damage and organ failure. Over 90 percent of people with lupus are women between the ages of 15 and 45. Historically, lupus caused people to die young. Today, with careful treatment, 80 to 90 percent of people with lupus can expect to live a normal lifespan.