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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement Over Use Of Her Immortal ‘Hela Cells’

The family of Henrietta Lacks reached a settlement Monday in their lawsuit against a biotech company over the use of the Baltimore woman’s immortal cells, known as “HeLa cells.”

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Podcast: Rhonda Lewis Appointed As First Black Woman On King County...

Rhonda Lewis has been appointed to represent District 2 on the King County Council, making history as the first Black woman to serve on the Council. Her appointment signifies a pivotal moment as women now constitute the majority of the nine-member Council for the first time in King County's history.