The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells are some of the most important in medical research, are feuding

Johns Hopkins University Honors Henrietta Lacks With Building

Johns Hopkins University recently shared that it would name one of their campus buildings after Henrietta Lacks.
by NewsOne Staff
10.14.18
The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells are some of the most important in medical research, are feuding

Henrietta Lacks’ Portrait Will Live At The Smithsonian

The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a painting of Henrietta Lacks.
by NewsOne Staff
05.13.18
REVIEW 'The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks' New York Premiere - Arrivals

Oprah Shines In HBO Henrietta Lacks Story

Oprah plays the daughter of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were stolen and sold globally, generating billions in medical advancements. HBO…
by Ronda Racha Penrice, Contributor
04.22.17
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HBO & Oprah To Make Film Based On…

From TheRoot.com: HBO Films announced that it has acquired the rights to Rebecca Skloot’s non-fiction bestseller “The Immortal Life of…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19