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Ben Crump’s Most Notable Civil Rights Cases to Date
The legendary civil rights icon has an inspirational and powerful story.
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Juneteenth, 40 Acres and a Mule and Other Broken Promises to African Americans
Take a look at American history and the times Black people were promised change, but it never came.
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Cam’ron Goes Wild on CNN, Rapper Accidentally Shoots Self in Head, Morehouse Grads Respond to President Biden’s Speech, Lyft Driver Dies After Picking Up Cop and More From the Week In News
A collection of our best posts of the week in news
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Just Scored a Major Victory Against Big Pharma Over Misuse of Her Cells
"This historic ruling is not only a victory for Henrietta Lacks’ family; it presents an opportunity to correct a monumental wrong," said Attorney Ben Crump.
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No Justice, No Peace: 40 Times Benjamin Crump Fought for Civil Rights
Benjamin Crump's latest fight is for a 69-year-old Tallahassee woman charged with voter fraud.
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Is Coming For More Companies that Used Her Cells Without Consent
With the help of high-profile attorney Ben Crump, Lacks' family continues their fight for justice.
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Family Of Black Woman Whose Stolen Cells Enabled Modern Medical Research Will Finally Be Compensated
Henrietta Lacks never knew her genetic material would be used to develop medical treatments--and make millions--decades after her death.
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What Took So Long? Statue of Henrietta Lacks Will Replace Robert E. Lee Monument
The Black woman whose cells have helped advance medical research will be honored in her hometown
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Judge Hears Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit by Family of Henrietta Lacks
The suit alleges Thermo Fisher Scientific knowingly mass-produced and sold Lacks’ tissue.