Raised in D.C.’s historic Shaw area, Dr. Cunningham’s early exposure to science came from a deeply personal source—his grandmother, a cancer researcher who played a pivotal role in sparking his lifelong passion for molecular biology. “I was exposed to science at an early age from my grandmother, a cancer researcher,” Cunningham said before his 30-minute discussion with National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the host of the Chavis Chronicles. “She sparked in me that intellectual curiosity of what caused a cancer cell to be a cancer cell. It’s fascinating to me.”
Browsing: determination
When did politics become such fun? While Democrats will roll up our sleeves to win the November election, in the meantime our candidates are clearly having a good time with the process. Every time she strides across a stage, she beams. Her smile is an incandescence. Her wave joyful. And as we get to know him, her avuncular running mate projects joy and confidence. The chemistry between Vice President Harris and Minnesota is visible and bodes well for this campaign.
In an awe-inspiring tale of triumph over adversity, Herbert Lee, a Miami native, visionary website developer, and advocate for Black-owned businesses, has relaunched the iconic platform SupportBlackOwned.com after a courageous battle with a debilitating stroke. After months of rigorous rehabilitation, Herbert Lee is back with renewed vigor, offering Black-owned businesses an invaluable platform to promote their special holiday offers and events free of charge.
Robert Smalls’ life was a testament to the indomitable human spirit’s ability to overcome the harshest of circumstances and rise to greatness. Born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1839, Robert Smalls would go on to become one of the most remarkable figures in American history. His journey from enslavement to heroism is a story of courage, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of freedom.