Honoring A Hometown Hero
Henrietta Lacks Hometown InitiativE
The Lacks Family is proud to collaborate with Halifax County-South Boston NAACP Chapter to honor Henrietta Lacks in her hometown through the Henrietta Lacks Hometown Initiative.
As a young child, Henrietta's mother passed away, and she moved to be raised by her grandfather on a tobacco farm in her beloved "Lackstown" in Clover, Halifax County, Virginia.
Today, Halifax County continues to honor Henrietta's legacy by preserving local historic sites such as her childhood home, grave, school, and church, while fundraising to erect a statue in the heart of the community in 2023, sharing her story with Virginians, and inviting the world to learn about the roots of her impact.
CELLebrate Henrietta's 102nd Birthday!
Join the Lacks Family Online or in person!
- This year we're going home to honor Henrietta Lacks' 102nd Birthday!
- Join the Lacks Family Saturday, Sunday and Monday live as we collaborate to launch the Henrietta Lacks Hometown Initiative.
- The 3 days features our annual HELA100 Conversation, health resources, back to school COVID safe free giveaways for the 1st 102 attendees, an art contest and brunch!
- In honor of our Hennie, wear a pop of red - her favorite color, and join us in ending the festivities dancing and singing "Happy Birthday"!
Give to Preserve Herstory
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
HENRIETTA'S School
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
HENRIETTA'S Church
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
Henrietta's Grave site
Henrietta's Grave site
HENRIETTA'S Childhood Home
Henrietta's Grave site
Collaborating to Honor Henrietta Lacks
