0Herman Cain’s Life and Career (PHOTOS)GalleryIf any GOP candidate has a true rags-to-riches story, it’s Herman Cain. As the pizza CEO surges to the front of the Republican race, follow his steps from the projects of Atlanta to contender for America’s second consecutive black president. Nina StrochlicUpdated Apr. 24, 2017 2:23PM EDT / Published Oct. 15, 2011 5:55PM EDT Jonathan Ernst / Reuters-LandovNina Strochlic@ninastrochlicGot a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.