The book narrates the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black tobacco farmer whose cervical cancer cells, known as HeLa cells, were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and have since become one of the most important tools in medicine. The cells have been used in developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more, yet Henrietta's family remained unaware of her 'immortality' for decades and never benefited financially from the cells. The book delves into the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over body ownership. It also explores the personal story of Henrietta's family, particularly her daughter Deborah, and their struggles with the legacy of her cells[2][4][5].
In 'Indian Givers', Jack Weatherford highlights the profound impact of Native American cultures on the modern world. The book covers contributions such as the influence on democratic institutions, the introduction of new foods like potatoes and tomatoes, and advancements in medicine. Weatherford also discusses how these contributions have often been overlooked despite their transformative effects on global society.
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to author and poet Clint Smith about his new book How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery, the struggle to remove confederate monuments throughout the Southern United States, how to make sense of the absurd lies that have been generationally passed down since slavery was abolished, and more.
Clint Smith III is an American writer, poet and scholar. He is the author of Counting Descent, a 2017 poetry collection, and How the Word Is Passed which topped The New York Times Best Seller list in June 2021. Smith received a doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Other books mentioned on the show: Indian Givers: How Native Americans Transformed the World
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