Wydell noticed a car driving close behind him, seeming to try to cut him off. Confused, he wasn’t sure what was happening. Then another vehicle—a marked police car—pulled up and turned on its lights. That’s when Wydell realized the first car was an unmarked police car. He pulled over.
Black Americans who have lived through delayed diagnoses and limited access to specialty care said they hope Heart Awareness Month reminds everyone of the importance of paying close attention to health matters.