Kelvin Okafor is using his latest exhibition, “Drawing Awareness,” to call attention to different skin conditions, with ...

When I grew up watching TV in the late 1990s, albinism was not represented, and you'd hardly ever see actors and actresses with the condition. The lack of representation pushed me to explore different ...

The 2022 movie Can You See Us on Netflix—which is not to be confused with the Ava DuVernay Netflix miniseries When They See Us—is a heartfelt drama from Zambian director Kenny Mumba. The story ...

Albinism is a condition some people are born with where their bodies make little or no melanin, which can present some unique challenges, especially for Black people. toggle menu.

"Can You See Us?" is the story of a boy growing up with albinism in Zambia. His father spurns him, his peers attack him. It's based on the life of John Chiti, who spoke to NPR about his experiences.

Albinism is more common in sub-Saharan Africa, where it affects about 1 in 5,000 people. The prevalence can reach 1 in 1,000 in some populations in Zimbabwe and in other ethnic groups in southern ...

Kelvin Okafor is using his latest exhibition, “Drawing Awareness,” to call attention to different skin conditions, with portraits of people including model Winnie Harlow and singer Seal.