Thrilled to announce that HLLG’s application for a charitable contribution from Big news for HLLG! ?? Our application for a charitable contribution from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has been approved! This generous award will support HLLG’s 2025 Events & Programs, helping us expand our reach and impact. More details will be shared in our next Board Meeting. Special thanks to everyone who made this possible! ?? Grateful for this partnership and looking forward to an impactful year ahead! #HLLG #CommunitySupport #FundingSuccess #JohnsHopkins #Gratitude
The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group
民间和社会团体
Turner Station,MD 82 位关注者
A non-profit organization with a mission extending the legacy of Henrietta Lacks & historic Turner Station in Maryland
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The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group (HLLG) was formed in August 2011, shortly after Morgan State University (MSU) bestowed a posthumous degree on Mrs. Lacks during its May commencement exercises. Spearheaded by Servant Courtney Speed, grandchildren David Lacks, Jr. and Jeri Lacks-Whye, business owner Dennis McCartney, and Professor Dale Green and Dr. Adele Newson-Horst, the organization adopted as its primary mission extending the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and historic Turner Station where Mrs. Lacks lived at the time of her death in 1951. Speed was inspired to develop the organization because of her friendship with Deborah Lacks whose fondest wish, she told Speed, was “for the world to know who my mother was.” Servant Speed was also inspired by the desire to document the Turner Station that her husband John Emmett Speed, Jr., described to her. Her husband died in 1978, but not before impressing upon his wife the glory days of historic Turner Station where “the entrepreneurial spirit was evident in the creation of barbershops, beauty salons, grocery stores, gas stations, taxicab companies, trucking firms,….and various other businesses” (James Watson 8). Additionally, though a segregated community, the spirit of excellence and moral accountability was evident in its schools, its religious institutions, and its social clubs. The group posited Turner Station as a symbol of the African American experience in America and therefore worthy of recognition. With the support of MSU faculty and staff, community volunteers and activists, and persons far and wide interested in Mrs. Lacks’ story, the organization was launched. The organization achieved 501(c) (3) status in 2014 and celebrated its 8th anniversary in August 5, 2019. https://henriettalackslegacygroup.org/about-hllg/
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https://henriettalackslegacygroup.org/
The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 民间和社会团体
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Turner Station,MD
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2011
- 领域
- educational activities、Black Steel Workers、Wax Museum、Turner Station、African Americans和Legacy
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PO Box 21882
US,MD,Turner Station,21222
The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group员工
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UNVEILING OF THE HENRIETTA LACKS WAX FIGURE SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Behavioral & Social Sciences Center 100, Morgan State University The Public is invited! ????? The unveiling of the wax figure of Mrs. Henreitta Lacks, of the famed HeLa Cells,?is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.? The Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group (HLLG) is dedicated to extending the legacy of Mrs. Lacks and that of historic Turner Station where she lived at the time of her death.?With the help of the public, HLLG raised the funds necessary to create a wax figure of Mrs. Lacks that will be housed in the National Great Wax in Blacks Museum.?We are proud of the accomplishment and the enduring legacy that will be on full display in the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum.?The program will include awarding the winners of the Annual Essay and Video Competition. Behavioral & Social Sciences Center (BSSC) 1600 Havenwood Road, Baltimore, MD 211218 Contact Jacqueline Cozart for more information at 443.885.3165 or [email protected]
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?? More from the tour with our esteemed doctors! It was an absolute pleasure to tour Turner Station on Friday with Mrs. Speed and to be joined by Dr. Wade Jr.! Dr. Newson-Horst is excited to share some photos from the day, along with materials Dr. Wade generously provided. Additionally, here’s a link to Dr. Wade's inspiring 2017 lecture at the Henrietta Lacks Symposium, starting at 8:52. I highly recommend watching until the introduction of Dr. Blum at 35:10 for a memorable moment: https://lnkd.in/eiV2NrJW
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Highlights from today's tour with the Baltimore Heritage group! A big thank you to Servant Speed for providing another insightful and enjoyable experience. His tours never fail to enlighten and engage participants, and today's was no exception. Grateful for the opportunity to explore more of Baltimore's rich history with such a knowledgeable guide. Looking forward to the next one! #BaltimoreHeritage #CityTours #HistoryInAction #CommunityEngagement
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Call for Narrative Essays: Global Essay Project A Joint Project with the American Association of Colleges and Universities Share Your Global Journey! ?? Everyone has a memorable story of studying or working outside their country of birth. What is your story about studying or working overseas? What are your cross-cultural experiences from exchange programs or study abroad? Are you a current or former international student or scholar? Did you participate in Fulbright or any faculty exchange program? Tell your stories of exploring the words, the world, and the wonders. https://lnkd.in/dncaC5Es
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The HLLG Board convened on June 15, 2024, marking a significant milestone with the execution of a contract with the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum to honor Henrietta Lacks’ legacy. Key moments included: Contract Signing: Dr. Martin and Ms. Shirley Lacks celebrated this landmark occasion. Board Decisions: Approval of the museum's clothing selection for Henrietta Lacks' wax figure. New Initiatives: Introduction of Ms. Traci Williams to the board. Community Engagement: Preparations for the Johns Hopkins Tour for Interns and Essay and Video Competition updates. Let's continue to uplift the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and engage in impactful community projects. ?? #HenriettaLacks #CommunityEngagement #HLLG #Legacy
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Henrietta Lacks' family reaches a settlement in the lawsuit over the non-consensual use of her HeLa cells, taken in the 1950s. This landmark case addresses issues of consent and profit in medical research. #HeLaCells #JusticeForHenriettaLacks #EthicsInScience https://lnkd.in/eD_v-JeV
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Likely Stories presents 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,' a compelling exploration of the woman behind HeLa cells and her indelible impact on science and ethics. A must-watch for insights into her enduring legacy. #HenriettaLacks #HeLaCells #ScienceEthics https://lnkd.in/dKibE6TV
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The Savannah Black Heritage Festival shines a spotlight on Henrietta Lacks, recognizing her as the mother of modern medicine. An inspiring tribute to a legacy that continues to influence health and science. #HenriettaLacks #BlackHeritage #ModernMedicine https://lnkd.in/ehNXkPHF