KGO ABC July 4, 2024
Tuesday marked what would have been the 103rd birthday of a black woman named henrietta lacks. The virginia native died from cancer more than 70 years ago, never knowing that cells taken from her body without her permission would help save millions of lives. Now after a long battle, her family will finally be paid for her unattended contribution to medical history. Happy this morning. Justice for the family of a black woman who unwittingly became one of the most important figures in modern medicine. Her family finally reaching a settlement with a major Biotech Company. Some measure of respect ...