Worldview 12.1.11

Worldview 12.1.11
Sickle cell disproportionately affects those of African descent. In the U.S., one in 400 African Americans has the disease. AP/Dick Whipple
Worldview 12.1.11
Sickle cell disproportionately affects those of African descent. In the U.S., one in 400 African Americans has the disease. AP/Dick Whipple

Worldview 12.1.11

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A genetic condition that causes lifelong anemia, sickle cell affects millions worldwide, most commonly people of African descent. In Cameroon and parts of Africa, the disease is highly stigmatized and often attributed to witchcraft. Today, Worldview talks with Michael and Florance Neba, who helped organize the first ever international conference on sickle cell in their native Cameroon. Also, the busiest international crossing in the U.S. is in Detroit.  Each year, more than $200 billion worth of trade crosses the border here to Canada, with trucks traveling across a privately-owned, highly congested bridge. Though Michigan politicians want to construct a new, state-of-the-art bridge, a wealthy businessman stands in the way. For Front and Center, WBEZ’s Natalie Moore brings us the story of a bridge project that, so far, is going nowhere.