Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. In particular, Wright is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. She also pioneered the use of the drug methotrexate to treat breast cancer and skin … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Wednesday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Tiya Alicia Miles is an American historian. She is a Professor of History at Harvard University and Radcliffe Alumnae Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. She is a public historian, academic historian, and creative writer whose work explores the intersections of African American, Native American and women’s histories. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Tuesday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman was an American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer. In the 1960s, he was one of the founders of free jazz, a term he invented for his album Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation. His "Broadway Blues" has become a standard and has been cited as an important work in free jazz. His album Sound Grammar received the 2007 Pulitzer … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Monday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
A genius is defined as someone who has an exceptional natural capacity of intellect. They are people whose lives and work have impacted the physical and cultural milieu of the world. This week's open threads will highlight some very intelligent people and their current and future contributions to society. Ronald Lawrence Mallett is an American theoretical physicist, … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Sunday Open Thread: Eric B and Rakim Musical Brunch
Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo, composed of DJ Eric B. (born Eric Barrier, November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim(born William Michael Griffin Jr., January 28, 1968). Hailing from Long Island, New York, the duo were referred to by the journalist Tom Terrell of NPR as "the most influential DJ/MC combo in contemporary pop music period," while the editors … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Eric B and Rakim Musical Brunch