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Remembering with Holly: Scientific Advancements
Monday, February 3rd from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Louisburg Senior Center, 504 S. Metcalf Rd., Louisburg, KS 66053

Community Conversations: Ethics in Medical Research
Monday, February 3rd from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St., Louisburg, KS 66053

Join the Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Wednesday, February 12th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St., Louisburg, KS 66053

Join the Book Discussion: The Immortal Library of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Wednesday, February 12th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Starbrooke Clubhouse, 1212 Third St., Louisburg, KS 66053

Getting to Know AI: An Introduction for Non-Techies
Monday, February 24th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St., Louisburg, KS 66053

Want to host your own discussion?

Here are some questions to get the conversation started:

1. One of the central themes in the book is the concept of “HeLa” cells and their invaluable contribution to scientific progress. How did you react to the idea that Henrietta’s cells were taken without her knowledge and consent?
2. The book explores the lives of Henrietta’s descendants, who also had no idea about her immortal cells for many years. What were your thoughts on the Lacks family’s experiences, and how they reacted to learning about Henrietta’s contribution to science?
3. Did this book change your perspective on medical research and patient consent? If so, how?
4. Rebecca Skloot’s own journey to uncover Henrietta Lacks’ story is an important part of the narrative. How did her personal involvement in the story affect your reading experience?
5. Discuss the role of faith and spirituality in the Lacks family’s lives and how it intersects with their experiences related to Henrietta’s cells.
6. The book highlights issues of race, class, and medical ethics. How do these themes resonate with contemporary discussions in science, healthcare, and society as a whole?

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