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Moderator Anthony Coley dives into the importance of diverse representation in clinical trials with panelist Teshia Harris. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Emphasizes Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference panel on the Road to Health Equity discussed the importance of inclusive and equitable clinical trials, trusted messengers, and addressing past and present barriers to encourage community engagement.

Black women die of breast cancer at a higher rate than white and Hispanic women. (Stock photo)
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American Cancer Society Launches Largest-Ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women

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THE RELIGION CORNER: Henrietta Lacks Family Executor Indicted on Assault Charges

by Lyndia Grant October 11, 2023October 12, 2023
Leaders from the Congressional Black Caucus and members of Henrietta Lacks’ family gather in support of the medical pioneer receiving a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. (Courtesy of Mark Mahoney)
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Lawrence Lacks Dies Weeks After Historic Settlement Over Mother’s ‘HeLa’ Cells

Avatar photo by Hamil R. Harris September 18, 2023September 18, 2023
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Settles Lawsuit with Biotech Company

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Leaders from the Congressional Black Caucus and members of Henrietta Lacks’ family gather in support of the medical pioneer receiving a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. (Courtesy of Mark Mahoney)
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Medical Pioneer Henrietta Lacks Nominated for Congressional Gold Medal

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
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THE RELIGION CORNER: Henrietta Lacks’ Cells Used Worldwide, But Family Not Paid One Penny

by Lyndia Grant September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Sues Biotech Company, Accuses It of Using Her Cells ‘For Profit’

by WI Guest Author October 4, 2021December 21, 2021
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