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Related Resources
Resources for you and your family, to learn more about breast cancer and how you can help in the fight to find a cure.
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Below are resources for you to learn more about breast cancer and how you can help in the fight to find a cure.
Learn more by visiting the links below, today!
Breast Cancer Research
Learn more about the latest news happening in Breast Cancer research from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
One of the leading organizations in cancer research, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Learn more about the organization, find your local chapter, and get involved today!
The NBCF is committed to spreading knowledge and providing hope in the fight against breast cancer. They fund free mammograms for women who are unable to afford them, and they support leading research facilities research across the country.
Breast Cancer Information
The ACS is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. There are more than 3,400 local offices around the United States. Visit their website to learn more about the organization, what they do, and how you can get involved locally.
Take charge of your health, and LIV! The first step to early detection is to know your risks, and to take charge of your health. Learn more about breast cancer prevention, and the importance of monthly self-breast exams.
BreastCancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
Stories of Hope
Read the inspiring stories of women who have fought and overcome their battles with cancer. Share your story and learn more about how you can make a change and impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Stories submitted by breast cancer patients and survivors, to BreastCancer.org. Read their inspiring stories today.
Support
The Breast Cancer Network of Strength was created to provide immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer. Whether you are a patient or know someone who has been diagnosed, they ensure that you don't have to fight the battle alone.
OncoCHAT is and online peer support source for cancer survivors, families and friends. Connect with them today!
The NCI's Cancer Information Service is a national information and education network. It is a free public service of the NCI. Visit them online, or call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) for more information.
Find a breast cancer specialist doctor or a hospital that specializes in treatment of breast cancer in your local area.
Black
History Milestones 1850: First organization of black workers is established in New York City, called The American League of Colored Laborers. 1869: National Labor Union becomes first organization of white workers to advocate creation of black labor unions. 1869: The Colored National Labor Union is formed. 1918: First federal bureau to attempt to ease labor-related racial tensions caused by blacks leaving the South is established. 1941: The Fair Employment Practice Commission is established, which is the first federal agency to provide fair employment practices. 1945: In New York, the Ives-Quinn Act is passed. It was the first state legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed or color. 1948: Truman signs Executive Order 9981. 1954: Supreme Court rules on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas case, which stated segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. 1955: Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white passenger; Montgomery Bus Boycott ensues. 1957: Martin Luther King and other African American leaders establish the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 1963: Nearly 200,000 people join the March on Washington, where Martin Luther King delivers his infamous, "I Have a Dream" speech. 1964: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed, making it the first federal fair employment legislation. 1965: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is passed by Congress, which allows all colors and creeds to vote. |
