'She literally changed the world,' Henrietta Lacks honored with statue at new Lacks Plaza

October 4 marks 72 years since Roanoke native Henrietta Lacks passed away after her battle with cancer. Now, Star City is honoring and recognizing her for her contributions to modern medicine and the world, something many consider to be long overdue. Read the full article here: https://www.wfxrtv.com/community/she-literally-changed-the-world-henrietta-lacks-honored-with-statue-at-new-lacks-plaza/