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Small Town Horror: The Story of Henrietta Lacks

Small Town Horror: The Story of Henrietta Lacks

Henrietta Lacks went in to a hospital for cancer treatment, not knowing she'd change modern medicine forever.

PublishedAugust 21, 2022

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Keke Palmer, SZA, Issa Rae Give Best Life Advice for 2025, Tease 'One of Them Days 2'

Keke Palmer, SZA, Issa Rae Give Best Life Advice for 2025, Tease 'One of Them Days 2'

Recapping All the Fashion Highs From 2024

Recapping All the Fashion Highs From 2024

NYC Stylists: Best Tips and Tricks to Looking Fly During Christmas Gala Season

NYC Stylists: Best Tips and Tricks to Looking Fly During Christmas Gala Season

Jurnee Smollett Reveals Her Character in 'The Order' Was Originally Written as a What???

Jurnee Smollett Reveals Her Character in 'The Order' Was Originally Written as a What???

Jeffrey Wright on 'The Agency' And How He Knew 'American Fiction' Was Special

Jeffrey Wright on 'The Agency' And How He Knew 'American Fiction' Was Special

Latest Videos

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Bakari Sellers: Why Elon Musk Should Scare Everyone

Bakari Sellers: Why Elon Musk Should Scare Everyone

Rep. Jasmine Crockett On Whether Black People Should Protest With Other Groups Or Not?

Rep. Jasmine Crockett On Whether Black People Should Protest With Other Groups Or Not?

Jasmine Crockett On Where Are Our Black Leaders? Where's The Church?

Jasmine Crockett On Where Are Our Black Leaders? Where's The Church?

Bakari Sellers Reveals Advice He Received From His Famous Father Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Cleveland Sellers

Bakari Sellers Reveals Advice He Received From His Famous Father Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Cleveland Sellers

D.K. Uzoukwu Reveals the Unbelievable Inspiration Behind His Entire Career

D.K. Uzoukwu Reveals the Unbelievable Inspiration Behind His Entire Career

Black Hacks

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NYC Stylists: Best Tips and Tricks to Looking Fly During Christmas Gala Season

NYC Stylists: Best Tips and Tricks to Looking Fly During Christmas Gala Season

Black Hack: 3 Baking Soda Hacks to Add to Your Cleaning Routine

Black Hack: 3 Baking Soda Hacks to Add to Your Cleaning Routine

Black Hack: Tips and Tricks for Your Beard

Black Hack: Tips and Tricks for Your Beard

Black Hack: How To Make Old Braids Look New With a 'Poetic Justice' Updo

Black Hack: How To Make Old Braids Look New With a 'Poetic Justice' Updo

How To Get Heatless Curls & Waves With Little Fuss

How To Get Heatless Curls & Waves With Little Fuss

That's So Random

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D.K. Uzoukwu Reveals the Unbelievable Inspiration Behind His Entire Career

D.K. Uzoukwu Reveals the Unbelievable Inspiration Behind His Entire Career

'Nickel Boys' Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Reveals the Role That's Closest to Her in Real Life

'Nickel Boys' Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Reveals the Role That's Closest to Her in Real Life

Amanda Warren Admits There's No Living Without These 3 Fashion Must-Haves

Amanda Warren Admits There's No Living Without These 3 Fashion Must-Haves

You Won't Believe the Reason Why This 'High School Musical' Movie is Monique Coleman's All Time Favorite

You Won't Believe the Reason Why This 'High School Musical' Movie is Monique Coleman's All Time Favorite

Roy Wood Jr. On Why Automated Checkout Lines Are Getting On Our Last Nerve

Roy Wood Jr. On Why Automated Checkout Lines Are Getting On Our Last Nerve

Small Town Horror

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Small Town Horror Story: The Horrific Dismembering Of A Landlord in Chicago

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrific Dismembering Of A Landlord in Chicago

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix

Small Town Horror Story: Sabeion Dowell's Mysterious Disappearance

Small Town Horror Story: Sabeion Dowell's Mysterious Disappearance

Small Town Horror Story: The Nurse Who Slayed Her Own Mother

Small Town Horror Story: The Nurse Who Slayed Her Own Mother

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Securing The Bag

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The Fascinating Relationship Between Cicely Tyson and Designer & Stylist B Michael

The Fascinating Relationship Between Cicely Tyson and Designer & Stylist B Michael

How Beverly Johnson Is Celebrating 50 Years Since Historic Vogue Cover, Plus Naomi Sims' Unforgettable Words To Her

How Beverly Johnson Is Celebrating 50 Years Since Historic Vogue Cover, Plus Naomi Sims' Unforgettable Words To Her

“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag

How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag

From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag

From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag

What's Black On TV

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Ncuti Gatwa Begins Historic Run as 'Doctor Who’s First Black Doctor

Ncuti Gatwa Begins Historic Run as 'Doctor Who’s First Black Doctor

The Netflix 'Good Times' Reboot Is A Not So Good Time, Here's Why

The Netflix 'Good Times' Reboot Is A Not So Good Time, Here's Why

'Interview With The Vampire' Season 2 Includes Fresh Faces, Places & More Bloody Drama

'Interview With The Vampire' Season 2 Includes Fresh Faces, Places & More Bloody Drama

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

From Ava DuVernay's Latest To Marvel's Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream

From Ava DuVernay's Latest To Marvel's Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream

The Root Institute

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Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Successful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Ur Fav Trak

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Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Brief History Of A Beef

Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Brief History Of A Beef

Revisiting the Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown”

Revisiting the Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown”

SZA Strikes The Heart With Songwriting Prowess on "Kill Bill"

SZA Strikes The Heart With Songwriting Prowess on "Kill Bill"

On "Sorry Not Sorry," Tyler, the Creator Addresses His Sexuality and His Faults

On "Sorry Not Sorry," Tyler, the Creator Addresses His Sexuality and His Faults

This Mother's Day We Revisit 2Pac's "Dear Mama" on UR FAV TRAK

This Mother's Day We Revisit 2Pac's "Dear Mama" on UR FAV TRAK

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