Academia
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Dr. Asya Johnson pioneers NYC’s first HBCU Early College Prep High School, offering students a free path to college through an innovative program with guaranteed admission to Delaware State University.
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Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu, South Africa’s first Black chartered accountant, inspires future leaders with his commitment to purposeful leadership and educational transformation.
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Christopher Johnson becomes University of Cincinnati’s first Black, deaf assistant dean, championing disability justice and diversity in higher education.
Science
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Dr. Edwin Bogonko makes history as the first person of color to lead the Minnesota Medical Association, focusing on healthcare reform and physician wellness.
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UMW honors Venus Jones, its first Black graduate and scientist, with a mural. This tribute is part of the new Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail on campus, celebrating diversity pioneers.
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Dr. Elizabeth Wako, the first Black woman to lead Swedish Health Services, is transforming health care with innovative projects and a unique perspective. Discover her inspiring journey and achievements.
Recent Posts
- Bill Pannell, Pioneering Black Evangelical Leader, Advocated for Racial Reconciliation and Became the First Black Board Member and Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary
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- Dr. Asya Johnson Pioneers NYC’s First HBCU Early College Prep High School, Offering Students a Free Path to College
- Vince Carter, First Ever NBA Player to Compete Across Four Decades, Honored with Hall of Fame Induction for Iconic Career
- Mary Eliza Mahoney is Recognized as the First Black Professional Nurse in America After Graduating from New England Hospital for Women and Children in 1879
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Bill Pannell, Pioneering Black Evangelical Leader, Advocated for Racial Reconciliation and Became the First Black Board Member and Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary
Read More: Bill Pannell, Pioneering Black Evangelical Leader, Advocated for Racial Reconciliation and Became the First Black Board Member and Professor at Fuller Theological SeminaryBill Pannell, pioneering Black evangelical leader, advocated for racial reconciliation and became the first Black board member and professor at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Entertainment
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Blacmex launches as the UK’s first Black music export office, aiming to support underrepresented artists and genres in hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel.
History
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Jacques Leurs, Luxembourg’s nearly-first black MP, overcame discrimination to become a leading political figure before his untimely death in 1968.
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Discover the remarkable story of Joseph Jenkins Roberts, a Virginia native who became the world’s first African American president, leading Liberia to independence in 1848.
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Discover the inspiring story of Arthur Wharton, the world’s first black professional footballer from Gold Coast, and his enduring impact on sports and society.
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Discover the groundbreaking career of Fred Corbett, West Ham United’s first black player, who scored 52 goals and paved the way for diversity in early English football.