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aikoaiko

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1. I'm looking forward to the movie very much.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 11:56 PM

Mar 2017

Our campus chose the book as our 'campus read' a few years ago. It was very well received, brought out discussions of racism and fairness, and had an impact on faculty and students.

There are many stories of unfairness due to racism, but the benefits of HeLa cells are so utterly undeniable that it breaks through that barrier that keeps some white folks from considering institutional racism.

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Cross posted: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks [View all] sheshe2 Mar 2017 OP

I'm looking forward to the movie very much. aikoaiko Mar 2017 #1

The benefits of the HeLa cells are undeniable. sheshe2 Mar 2017 #2

It was fantastic JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #3

I can't wait to see it, JAG! sheshe2 Apr 2017 #4

Sexual Assault Trigger Warning JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #5

Thanks for that JAG. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #6

The film did the family story justice. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #7

I hope it leads JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #8