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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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Black Educators Say Representation In The Classroom Matters

Educators and researchers emphasize the importance of increasing Black teacher representation to improve student belonging and academic outcomes, highlighting initiatives like the Seattle Teacher Residency aimed at diversifying the teaching workforce.