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The combination of history, science and storytelling throughout this book is incredible. So far, Skloot has delved into the history of the Lackses’ family and the hidden history about her HeLa cells which have fundamentally changed history, and have revealed a racially significant pain that has been experienced by black women and men.

So far, Harry has met Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, and Hagrid. He has collected his necessary wizard school items, and has entered the House Sorting ceremony at Hogwarts.

Black Beauty ran into his dead old friend, Ginger, whom he had met in the very beginning of his life as an orphan horse. But Ginger has been manhandled, abused and hurt by men. Black Beauty say a final goodbye. “You are the only friend I ever had.”

“Do you know why this world is as bad as it is?” “No,” said the other.” “Then I’ll tell you. It is because people think only about their own business, and won’t trouble themselves to stand up for the oppressed, nor bring the wrong door to light. I never see a wicked thing like this, without doing what I can, and many a master has thanked me for letting him know how his horses have been used” -Wright

Reflecting and learning about the courageous and beautifully inclined black woman named Henrietta Lacks, the author, Skloot, is reflecting on Henrietta’s life and how it led to much conversation, scientific discovery, and awe. In this chapter, the doctors at John Hopkins have discovered Lacks’ immortal cells, and intend to sell them, without her permission. Robbed her right to consent body due to patriarchy.

Black Beauty (or what he is now called, Jack) ventured through life with new horse riders and owners. His new owner, who purchased him at the Horse Fair, named Jerry Barker, has taken upon Black Beauty as his new stallion. Similar to Black Beauty’s previous owner, James And John, Jerry is gentle, kind, and inspired to be patient and find a connection with Jerry and his family. We shall see what adventures wait.

Terrific text. so happy I was able to use this beautiful piece of art for my final college thesis on French Women: specifically Joan of Arc.

So heart-wrenching yet so important and culturally significant in this day and age.