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Honoring Henrietta Lacks: Celebrating Her Enduring Legacy

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  Honoring Henrietta Lacks: Celebrating Her Enduring Legacy Henrietta Lacks, a name once unknown to many, now stands as a monumental figure in medical history. Her unwitting contribution to science through her immortal HeLa cells has propelled countless medical breakthroughs. Recently, her legacy was honored with the unveiling of a wax figure at Morgan State University, a testament to her lasting impact. A Tribute at Morgan State University On March 15, 2025, Morgan State University, in collaboration with the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, unveiled a wax figure of Henrietta Lacks. This event, held at the university’s Behavioral and Social Sciences Center, celebrated Lacks’ invaluable contributions to medical research and her enduring legacy.    The Henrietta Lacks Foundation: Supporting Impacted Families In recognition of the ethical complexities surrounding the use of HeLa cells, the Henrietta Lacks Foundation was established. The foundation aims to provide financi...