Did you know that the cells of a Black woman were used for major medical advancements and launched a multi-billion dollar medical industry? Henrietta's cells were the first human biological materials to ever be bought and sold but her family was never compensated and they weren't told of Henrietta's legacy until 20 years after she died.
This is her story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://bit.ly/3hzWzMQ, https://wapo.st/3hx7qac, https://bit.ly/2WRt3tQ, https://nyti.ms/2ZYMKSk, https://n.pr/32QKgHN
