Henrietta -- American History

Celebrating American History in February

Henrietta Lacks --

African American woman whose cervical cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and used to create the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa. These cells have been used extensively in medical research and have been vital in the development of numerous medical treatments and vaccines. Lacks' story became widely known in the 2010s after the publication of the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.

Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, and in October in the United Kingdom. The observance was first established as "Negro History Week" by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, and later expanded to a month-long celebration in 1976. The goal of Black History Month is to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history.

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