Meet Dr. Shareeffa Clarke

Dr. Shareefa ClarkeThe AB Community has many heroes and because we practice inclusion not separation from the greats with our accomplishments, The Albinism Alliance Group salutes individuals making a difference by following their dreams. I ran across an extraordinary individual while surfing twitter through “Albinism News” and was proud to meet a doctor of medicine with her own practice in the state of Florida. With her expressed permission I am profiling Dr.Clarke of Clarke Chiropractic and Rehabilitation for The Albinism Alliance Group. 

Dr. Shereffa Clarke was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She migrated to Broward County Florida with her family at the age of seven. At a very young age Dr. Clarke knew she wanted to serve her community through healthcare. 

While attending Plantation High, Dr. Clarke was a part of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) an organization that fostered young people desires to enter into healthcare occupations. She was involved with numerous other activities while in high school, graduating in the top twenty-five percent of her high school graduating class. Dr. Clarke graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science, with the Honors College designation.  Dr. Clarke graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida where she earned the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Along with serving her community through chiropractic, Dr. Clarke does community service in the form of road clean up, American Heart Walk, Relay for Life, Breast Cancer Walk and much more. She is a proud Member of The Faith Center Church in Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Clarke also serves her community through education; she is an adjunct professor at Broward College in the Biology department teaching Anatomy and Physiology.

In her free time Dr. Clarke likes to play musical instruments such as the clarinet and piano which she has played since elementary school and going to Karaoke. She enjoys spending time with her parents, siblings, and close friends. The following are credits to Dr.Clarke

Humanitarian Service

Palmer Clinic Abroad – Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Awards and Recognitions

  • Dean’s List Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida
  • Phi Sigma Theta Honors Fraternity
  • University of South Florida Honor College
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Who’s Who Among College Students

Organizations

  • American Black Chiropractic Association -Secretary
  • Florida Chiropractic Association
  • Eternal Legendary Queens Inc.

 

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Too White to be Black and too Black to be White: Living with Albinism

Quick Look

This book takes a close look at the life of a black male living with albinism. It gives the reader insight as to what life can be like for a black male or female with albinism growing up within the black community and the impact public humiliation, intimidation, and ridicule can have on an individual long-term. In addition this book can serve as a guide to both parents and young adults who may know someone or may themselves may be dealing with the hardship(s) of living with albinism. I not only discuss my own experiences but also those of others who have had a great influence in my life.

About the Author

Lee Edwards Book CoverLee G. Edwards was born December 27, 1961 in Tuskegee, Alabama. He is the son of Mr. Marvin A. Metcalf and Mrs. Margaret H. Metcalf. As one of five children which include three sisters and one brother he is the only one with albinism. Lee is a 1992 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management. Mr. Edwards has been faced with the difficulty of living with albinism in the black community. In meeting the challenge he co-founded the Dayton Area Persons with Albinism in 1987. He also became a member of the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (N.O.A. H) in 1987. Lee has had the opportunity to discuss the subject of albinism on radio talk shows in Ohio and Alabama. In June of 2000 Lee has founded the Atlanta Area Persons with Albinism with mid to long-term goal of hosting the N.O.A. H. conference. He has dedicated his life to making a positive difference in the lives of others who may be finding it difficult living with albinism.

Book Details

Too White to be Black and too Black to be White:
Living with Albinism
ISBN-13: 9781588200631
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Publication date: 5/28/2001
Pages: 132
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