The Tale of Nayaba Arinde: Breast Cancer Survivor and Warrior

May 28th, 2011 - By Demetria Irwin

 

Breast cancer has taken far too many lives and far too many black women in particular. Nayaba Arinde, editor at the historic New York Amsterdam News, is a breast cancer survivor. She is also a single mom (with a village) and a writer, activist, friend and warrior. Nayaba first tried alternative treatments, but ended up going the traditional route. Her tale is unfortunately too familiar, but she is a survivor and she has words of wisdom and encouragement for those who will follow in her path.

Check out her powerful story above!

 

Who are the awesome breast cancer survivors in your life? Shout them out!

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  • Vanessa

    Congrats to her…cancer is an extremely cruel and painful condition for both the fighter and their family. So while we’re on the subject there needs to be way more awareness for the other types of cancer, #breastcancer isn’t the only type of cancer. Ovarian/cervical cancer awareness i.e
    RIP to my big sis who lost her battle last month at the age of 22

  • KFM

    i have the honor of working with Ms. Arinde, and she is all you say and more: a true warrior, a true friend, and a true inspiration!

  • Rushington

    congrats to her..=)..
    …They already sending out Free test models of iPad 2..but ONLY if you live in United States..i got 2..sent 1 to my mom house & 1 to my dorm..lol http://goo.gl/OUEXN

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