Written By Lexx Thornton People in Baltimore are coming together this weekend to put the final touches on a mural honoring the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, often referred to as the “mother of modern medicine.” Loretta Pleasant, known to the world as Henrietta Lacks, has a legacy that continues beyond her life. Cancer cells biopsied from her cervix still contribute to discoveries in biomedical research today. Unfortunately, neither Lacks nor her family knew testing was being done on her cells. “Unfortunately, it was done without her consent, but we want to make sure we just celebrate her first,” said Ariana
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