The University of Maryland Black Alumni Network’s goal is to increase the number of Black blood donors by holding nationwide and local blood drives. About half of the African American community has type O+ blood, which is the most transfused blood type. Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S. and primarily affects Black and African American individuals.

Who: University of Maryland Black Alumni
Where: Nyumburu Cultural Center (or your local red cross blood drive)
When: Wednesday, February 15, anytime 2-6 p.m.