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OBGYN does not mean P0rn
Manage episode 447117638 series 3561034
Courtney tells Jennifer the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her family. The book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot was challenged in Tennessee when a mom confused gynecology with pornography. Now, the books has been removed from required reading lists, when Henrietta's story should be amplified and used as an important lesson in bodily autonomy, Black history, systemic racisim, and so much more. Read Henrietta's grandson's book "The Untold Story of Henrietta Lacks" by Ron Lacks to learn more about this phenomenal woman and her family.
Sources:
DeSantis Seeks to Silence Brain Cancer Patient Speaking Out About Her Abortion
Crownsville: Turning a grim site from Maryland's past into a jewel | WYPR
Sickle Cell Disease Continues to Face Underfunding, Lack of Research | Newsroom
Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously.
Student creates app to improve care for black babies
Federal judge: DeSantis can’t threaten Florida TV stations airing pro-abortion rights ad
Banned Books Week: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells
Books Challenged or Banned in 2015-2016, by Robert P. Doyle - Illinois Library Association
Oprah Winfrey doesn't think Lacks family deserves more than $16,000 consultancy fee for movie
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Manage episode 447117638 series 3561034
Courtney tells Jennifer the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her family. The book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot was challenged in Tennessee when a mom confused gynecology with pornography. Now, the books has been removed from required reading lists, when Henrietta's story should be amplified and used as an important lesson in bodily autonomy, Black history, systemic racisim, and so much more. Read Henrietta's grandson's book "The Untold Story of Henrietta Lacks" by Ron Lacks to learn more about this phenomenal woman and her family.
Sources:
DeSantis Seeks to Silence Brain Cancer Patient Speaking Out About Her Abortion
Crownsville: Turning a grim site from Maryland's past into a jewel | WYPR
Sickle Cell Disease Continues to Face Underfunding, Lack of Research | Newsroom
Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously.
Student creates app to improve care for black babies
Federal judge: DeSantis can’t threaten Florida TV stations airing pro-abortion rights ad
Banned Books Week: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells
Books Challenged or Banned in 2015-2016, by Robert P. Doyle - Illinois Library Association
Oprah Winfrey doesn't think Lacks family deserves more than $16,000 consultancy fee for movie
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