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Official account The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, a 501 (c)(3) charity.
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Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group @hllg.bsky.social · May 8
We're accepting entries for our Annual HLLG Essay and Video Competition! Deadline is November 24, 2025!
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New exhibit in Halifax shines light on Henrietta Lacks' impact and unconsented sacrifice
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New exhibit in Halifax shines light on Henrietta Lacks' impact and unconsented sacrifice
Halifax County is celebrating the legacy of Henrietta Lacks with a new exhibit at the visitor center, highlighting her significant contributions to medicine.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Ohio lawmakers consider bill to honor legacy of Henrietta Lacks
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November 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm’s AgriHood Baltimore Food Box Delivery Program Wins 2025 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award
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Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm’s AgriHood Baltimore Food Box Delivery Program Wins 2025 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award | Urban Health Institute
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November 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Henrietta Lacks Hometown Initiative to Unveil Display
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Henrietta Lacks Hometown Initiative to unveil display
The Henrietta Lacks Hometown Initiative announces the unveiling of a new display at the South Boston-Halifax County Visitor’s Center honoring Henrietta Lacks, a Halifax County native whose legacy has ...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Next and now: Michael Crichton, Henrietta Lacks and the ethics of biological material
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Next and now: Michael Crichton, Henrietta Lacks and the ethics of biological material
Crichton’s novel Next acts as an exploration into the ethics of biomedical research, asking the question “to what extent does science serve humanity, and when does it begin to exploit it?” Through a b...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Coppin State University names Health and Human Services Building after Henrietta Lacks
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Coppin State University names Health and Human Services Building after Henrietta Lacks
Coppin State University honors Henrietta Lacks by naming their Health and Human Services Building after her, recognizing her contribution to medical research.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”: The murkiness of consent for cell samples
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“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”: The murkiness of consent for cell samples
Rebecca Skloot’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” provides an important perspective on consent with cell culture by examining the family of Henrietta Lacks. Should researchers be allowed to u…
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October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture Celebrates Impact of Science and Research on Community Health
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Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture Celebrates Impact of Science and Research on Community Health
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October 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Delegate Ric Metzgar attends Henrietta Lacks Tribute
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Delegate Ric Metzgar attends Henrietta Lacks Tribute
On Oct. 4, the anniversary of Henrietta Lacks' death, Del. Ric Metzgar (R-Baltimore County) attended a tribute to her legacy at the Dundalk High School Auditorium.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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A homecoming for Henrietta Lacks: Community gathers to honor icon
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A homecoming for Henrietta Lacks: Community gathers to honor icon
74 years ago, Turner Station resident Henrietta Lacks died at the age of 31 while undergoing treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Unsung Trailblazers: Women Whose Contributions Were Overlooked in Their Era
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Unsung Trailblazers: Women Whose Contributions Were Overlooked in Their Era - NewsBreak
History has its headline names: Edison and the light bulb, Ford and the automobile, Einstein and relativity. Progress, the story goes, moves forward becaus
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October 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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"Parks & People wants to bring the Henrietta Lacks Park to life in East Baltimore and the nonprofit hosting a fundraiser towards that goal."
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Parks & People is hosting a fundraiser for a special project in honor of local hero
Parks & People wants to bring the Henrietta Lacks Park to life in East Baltimore and the nonprofit hosting a fundraiser towards that goal.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Maggie Stiefvater, Ron Lacks to headline 2025 Baltimore Book Festival
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Maggie Stiefvater, Ron Lacks to headline 2025 Baltimore Book Festival
Best-selling YA author Maggie Stiefvater and Henrietta Lacks’ grandson Ron Lacks are among the headliners at the Baltimore Book Festival Sept. 13-14 in Waverly.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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In 2025, the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks is still receiving her due.
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In 2025, the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks is still receiving her due.
An October event in Maryland will help cement her remembrance in Maryland medicine—and begin a new chapter of family advocacy.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Another tour this weekend with our favorite @jhu.edu Bayview Residents!
August 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Turner Station celebrates the life and memory of Henrietta Lacks
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Turner Station celebrates the life and memory of Henrietta Lacks
On Saturday, August 2, people gathered at Union Baptist Church in Turner Station to remember one of the neighborhood's most prominent residents, Henrietta Lacks.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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"The cafe is named for Henrietta Lacks, the Roanoke native whose cancer cells were used for successful research and created a line that is still being used today. "
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Corner Booth: Henrietta's Cafe Opens, Chris's Coffee & Custard Relocating, Cigars and Hot Dogs, a Look at Leonore's Pizza
In our monthly Corner Booth food column, we feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review and more.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Baltimore community comes together to complete Henrietta Lacks mural
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Baltimore community comes together to complete Henrietta Lacks mural
Baltimore community members will gather Saturday to complete a mural honoring Henrietta Lacks, whose cells revolutionized medicine, outside Johns Hopkins where her cells were taken without consent.
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August 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Join us next year on a fantastic voyage around the Atlantic as we celebrate 15 years of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group! More info at tinyurl.com/hllgcruise.
July 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group aims to preserve the contributions made by the "Mother of Modern Medicine"
The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, aimed at preserving the history of Lacks and her contributions to medicine, is the June 2025 winner of the Chick-fil-A Everyday Heroes award.
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June 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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It's #Juneteenth! And our bumper sticker honoring Mother of Modern Medicine #HenriettaLacks is on pre-sale through the end of the month. Don't miss your chance to grab one for $8! tiny.cc/gyel001
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June 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Her Body Was Not Yours to Take: The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks (with Alfred Lacks Carter, Jr.)
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Her Body Was Not Yours to Take: The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks (with Alfred Lacks Carter, Jr.)
Background Reading: 'Who Goes First? Vaccine Mistrust Historic and Rooted in Injustice' — Katherine Buaron Transcript: 00:00:00 Michele Goodwin:  Welcome to On the Issues, with Michele Goodwin, at Ms....
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June 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Happy #FathersDay from HLLG!
June 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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"Durbin then asked Glenn Cohen, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, about the best-selling book called The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."
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June 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM