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Henrietta Lacks' Hometown to Erect A Statue Of Her, Replacing Confederate General Robert E. Lee

America has used statues to celebrate men who divided our nation for too long, says Lacks family attorney Ben Crump.
12/23/2022

Judge Considers Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit By Henrietta Lacks' Family Against Biotech Company

Lacks would have been treated differently if she was white, family’s lawyer Ben Crump says.
05/18/2022

Henrietta Lacks' Estate Files Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Company For Using Her Cells Without Consent

“Black people have the right to control their bodies."
10/05/2021

Family of Henrietta Lacks Retains Attorney Ben Crump

Family of Henrietta Lacks Retains Attorney Ben Crump
07/29/2021

Medical Racism: What You Need to Know

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Wellness Wishers: Black Women Helping Us Live Healthier Lives

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Do HIV Conspiracy Theories Prevent Us From Being in Clinical Trials?

Blacks are more willing to participate in AIDS research.
08/29/2013

Feds, Family Reach Deal On Use of DNA Information

Henrietta Lacks had no knowledge of her cells being taken.
08/07/2013