Albinism is a rare inherited life-long condition that occurs worldwide across all races and ethnic backgrounds. It results in decreased production of a pigment called melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes, resulting in light color or no color. Sadly, people with the condition are often seen as different and are stigmatized, especially in underdeveloped […]
A Mother’s Mission: Raising Awareness After Sons with Albinism Are Bullied and Meme-Shamed Patricia Williams joyfully welcomed her son Redd in 2012, initially thinking his white hair and sparkling blue eyes were a family trait. But when she noticed his eyes moving side to side, further investigation led to a diagnosis of Oculocutaneous Albinism Type […]