Sunday, 2/27/22 at 2PM EST, The Power of the Pen show continues to celebrate Black History Month with special guest Ron Lacks, grandson of famed African-American woman - Henrietta Lacks. People may have heard of the story or know the medical advances that have been made because of Ron Lack's grandmother's cells. However, what you may not know is the rest of the story. Tune in as Ron Lacks and host LaWanna Bradford unveil truths that were not highlighted in a previously written book or movie depicting the life of his grandmother and the Lacks family. This show will explore the book, Henrietta Lacks – The Untold Story written by Ron Lacks. He states that he felt compelled to tell the complete story and depict this grandmother and family in a true light and not fictionalized or sensationalized by Hollywood. ___________________________________________ Ron Lacks the grandson of Henrietta Lacks. He is a second-generation entrepreneur who worked in their family businesses including a corner store, meat market and real estate management. He also served in the U.S. Army. Ron Lacks is now on a mission to "expose the truth" and share with the world the rest of the story. He wants to tell the family's story of his grandmother, the impact that her cells have had on the entire world, and the burdened that his family continues to feel. You can learn more in his book entitled, Henrietta Lacks - The Untold Story. #LadiesFirstRadio #KCEP #CherylLightford #RonLacks #HenriettaLacksTheUntoldStory #blackhistory #medicalhistory #HELACells
Season 151 Episode 5541
(S1:E9) Power of the Pen - Henrietta Lacks - The Untold Story with Ron Lacks
Sunday, 2/27/22 at 2PM EST, The Power of the Pen show continues to celebrate Black History Month with special guest Ron Lacks, grandson of famed African-American woman - Henrietta Lacks. People may have heard of the story or know the medical advances that have been made because of Ron Lack's grandmother's cells. However, what you may not know is the rest of the story. Tune in as Ron Lacks and host LaWanna Bradford unveil truths that were not highlighted in a previously written book or movie depicting the life of his grandmother and the Lacks family. This show will explore the book, Henrietta Lacks – The Untold Story written by Ron Lacks. He states that he felt compelled to tell the complete story and depict this grandmother and family in a true light and not fictionalized or sensationalized by Hollywood. ___________________________________________ Ron Lacks the grandson of Henrietta Lacks. He is a second-generation entrepreneur who worked in their family businesses including a corner store, meat market and real estate management. He also served in the U.S. Army. Ron Lacks is now on a mission to "expose the truth" and share with the world the rest of the story. He wants to tell the family's story of his grandmother, the impact that her cells have had on the entire world, and the burdened that his family continues to feel. You can learn more in his book entitled, Henrietta Lacks - The Untold Story. #LadiesFirstRadio #KCEP #CherylLightford #RonLacks #HenriettaLacksTheUntoldStory #blackhistory #medicalhistory #HELACells
