Sickle cell awareness has made strides internationally in recent years. However, the old scars and recent wounds from stigma, neglect and abuse run deep. They can heal, but they will never be forgotten.
This song, rooted in lived experience, reminds us that our work is ongoing. As English-speaking territories observe Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, let us continue to dismantle prejudice and advance knowledge about a condition that affects lives all around us.