Henrietta Lacks
Health  |  Deion Scott Hawkins, Emerson College

The History Of Medical Exploitation Of Black People

Henrietta Lacks is one of the most well-known examples of medical exploitation on a Black body. It is far from the only example.

Lawrence Lacks and Ron Lacks, the son and grandson of Henrietta Lacks, have launched a campaign against the book and movie, starring Oprah, about Henrietta Lacks, claiming inaccuracies
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Family Of Henrietta Lacks Reach Private Settlement Deal With Thermo Fisher

The family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells were unlawfully used to make groundbreaking discoveries in medicine and science, have reached a private settlement deal with the biotech company, Thermo Fisher Scientific. 

Lawrence Lacks and Ron Lacks, the son and grandson of Henrietta Lacks, have launched a campaign against the book and movie, starring Oprah, about Henrietta Lacks, claiming inaccuracies
Good News  |  Brandee Sanders

Statue Honoring Henrietta Lacks To Rise In Roanoke

A statue honoring Henrietta Lacks’ contributions to medical research will rise in her hometown of Roanoke, Virginia.

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

The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells are some of the most important in medical research, are feuding
Good News  |  NewsOne Staff

Henrietta Lacks’ Portrait Will Live At The Smithsonian

The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a painting of Henrietta Lacks.

'The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks' New York Premiere - Arrivals
Arts & Entertainment  |  Ronda Racha Penrice, Contributor

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 premieres The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Saturday, April 22 at 8 pm ET.

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HBO & Oprah To Make Film Based On "The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks"

From TheRoot.com: HBO Films announced that it has acquired the rights to Rebecca Skloot’s non-fiction bestseller “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and will develop a film for HBO based on the book.