Did you know... these famous african-americans battled breast cancer? Pt. 1

Edward W. Brooke, Alaina Reed Hall, Diahann Carroll, Edna Campbell, Pam Grier, Richard Roundtree and Ruby Dee.... all have what in common?

Breast cancer. Scroll down for more....

Edward W. Brooke, Former Republican Senator from Massachusetts. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.

Edna Campbell, retired professional basketball player. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.

Diahann Carroll, actress and singer. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998.

Ruby Dee, award winning actress. Breast cancer survivor of more than 30 years.

Richard Roundtree, actor and former model. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993.

Roxie Roker, actress. Passed away from breast cancer in 1995.
(mother of musician Lenny Kravitz)

Pam Grier, actress. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988.

Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights activist. Passed away from breast cancer in 1977.

Alaina Reed Hall, actress. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Passed away December 2009.