This is part one of our cervical cancer and Henrietta Lacks discussion.
In this episode we discuss Henrietta Lacks’ story and the disparity that remains in the diagnosis of and death from cervical cancer, especially in Black women. Henrietta Lacks is a Black woman who died of cervical cancer in 1951 but her cells have lived on and have made enormous contributions to medicine and science.
And we highlight the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the first and only national nonprofit organization created by Black women and dedicated to helping protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls.
Visit the Black Women’s Health Imperative website to find resources, take action, donate, and support the organization’s mission.
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Resources
Henrietta Lacks, Her Story by Lacks Family
The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks by Johns Hopkins Medicine
Henrietta Lacks’s family is suing for guardianship of her ‘immortal cells’ by The Lily News
Cerving Confidence and Ciara issue call to Black women: Commit to self-care and schedule
a well-woman exam by BWHI Staff
Doulas Improving Birth Work Through Ancestral Practices with Ashe Birthing Services & The Bridge Directory
Structural Racism’s Lasting Impact on Black Women in Healthcare
“Black Angels” (Nurses) and the Fight Against Tuberculosis and Racism
Reflecting on Black Maternal Health Week & Hopeful Solutions
Environmental Racism - Lowndes County, Alabama & The Right to Basic Sanitation
Healing Through Literacy
A Miscarriage of Justice - Brittany Watts’ Story
The Hardships of Black Women in Academia - Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey’s Story
The Black Panthers’ Health Activism
Rerun: Environmental Racism & Black Communities - Gordon Plaza
Rerun: Diabetes & Insulin Rationing
Surviving 2023 & Listener Appreciation
Rerun: COVID-19 & Black Women - Dr. Susan Moore’s Story
Pulse Oximeters are Inherently Biased
Funding & Sustaining Health Justice Work with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo
Black Nurse Jailed for Self-Defense Against Coworker - Sybil Garbow’s Story
Navigating a Broken System to Conquer Breast Cancer with Jasmine Samuel
Shedding Light on Sickle Cell Disparities
Missing Black Women Deserve Better
Misconceptions & Systemic Issues in Neurology with Dr. Jerome Lisk Part 2
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