Today's Black American (Freedmen) inventor is Henry T. Sampson. Sampson co-invented the gamma-electric cell, a device that converts gamma rays into electricity. He also invented a case-bonding system for cast composite rocket propellants and a binder system for propellants and explosives. His technology is used in space exploration and rocket propulsion. #BlackHistoryMonth

🙏 to our Communications Committee Chair, @MSpringerGC for reviewing “Genetic Evaluation for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Among African Americans: A Critical Review” & sharing her insights 🧬 ➡️The article highlights persistent inequities in access to genetic counseling & testing for hereditary cancer risk in African American communities. We encourage you to read her blog here👉 cgaigc.com/post/advancing… ➡️Shoutout to Joanne Jeter, MD, MS, FASCO, one of the authors & CGA-IGC member, for helping advance important conversations around equity, representation & access in genomic medicine 👏 📍Advancing hereditary cancer care requires intentional action to ensure innovations benefit all individuals & families. We appreciate the research driving this important progress forward. #HereditaryGICancer #HealthEquity #GeneticCounseling #BlackHistoryMonth