[stylist] Blind people Eaten For Magic

[Judith Bron]

Robert, I didn't pick up from the article that these people were blind. 
>From what I remember, Albinos are people who are born without skin 
pigmentation.  They are very blond or light haired.  In places like those 
named in the article, they live in countries that are not democratic.  They 
look different from others in their region and have no human rights.  Judith
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
To: "nfbtalk" <NFB-talk at NFBnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:42 PM
Subject: [stylist] Blind people Eaten For Magic


> Hi you all,
>
> I am the author of THOUGHT PROVOKER and as it is said, real life can be
> stranger than fiction and I would like to share with you a real story, not
> one of my making. Below is the text of an article that came out of 
> Sunday's
> edition of the Omaha World Harold. See what is happening to this unique
> group of blind people.
>
> Thousands of Africa's , albinos go into hiding ;
> / NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The mistaken belief that albino body parts have
> magical powers has driven thousands of Africa's albinos into hiding, 
> fearful
> of losing their lives and limbs to unscrupulous dealers who can make up to
> $75,000 selling a complete dismembered set.
> Since 2007, 44 albinos have been killed in Tanzania and 14 others have 
> been
> slain in Burundi, sparking widespread fear among albinos in East Africa.
> At least 10,000 have been displaced or have gone into hiding since the
> killings began, according to a report released last week by the
> International Federation for the Red Cross and Crescent societies.
> Albinism is a hereditary condition, but occurs only when both parents have
> albinism genes.
> African albinos endure insults, discrimination and segregation throughout
> their lives. They also have a high risk of contracting skin cancer in a
> region where many jobs are outdoors.
> Robert Leslie Newman
> Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
> Omaha Office
> 402-595-2143
> Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> Our Mission:
> Empowering blind individuals,
> Promoting opportunities,
> and building belief in the blind.
>
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