Fanta is one of the world's most popular soft drinks, but its origins are tied to the resource constraints and political ...

The story came to broader public attention in 2010 with the publishing of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”, which was later released as a documentary movie in 2017.

Augustina Boateng examines how horror films highlight the countless struggles Black communities face when it comes to accessing healthcare.

Non-fiction: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot is a fascinating mix of memoir and science, telling the story of how one woman’s cells have saved countless lives.

All month-long, Shreve Memorial Library branches are paying homage to African Americans and Labor as part of the library’s Black History Month celebration. Join the library for a variety of programs ...

Mariam F. Eskander, MD, MPH, and Coral O. Omene, MD, PhD, discuss how medical mistrust has impacted participation in oncology clinical trials.

He served the City of Roanoke with distinction for more than 25 years, 20 on City Council, the last eight, as mayor. Former ...

Winfrey recently appeared in the HBO Films The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and will portray Mrs. Which in Disney’s film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, releasing April 2018. In 2015, Winfrey ...