Academia
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Dr Louisa Dlamini makes history at the University of Pretoria as its first Black graduate in Radiation Oncology, opening new doors in South African medicine.
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Nigerian-American ImeIme Umana made history as the first Black woman president of the Harvard Law Review in 2017, breaking a 130-year tradition and following Barack Obama’s earlier milestone as its first Black…
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Howard University becomes the first HBCU to hit a $1 billion endowment as other Black colleges brace for deep federal funding cuts.
Science
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Aliyah Griffith makes history as the first Black scholar to earn a Ph.D. in marine science from UNC Chapel Hill. Learn about her work, nonprofit, and advocacy for young Black scientists.
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Discover how Capt. Alvin Vincent Blount Jr. became the first Black chief surgeon in a MASH unit during the Korean War and later fought hospital segregation.
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Corenza Townsend opens Norton West Louisville Hospital—the first in the city’s Black West End in 150 years—bringing quality care, trust, and healing back to the community.
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Dr. Samantha Tolliver makes history as D.C.’s first Black woman chief toxicologist, advocating for mentorship and women in forensic science.
Recent Posts
- Aliyah Griffith Earns Ph.D. in Marine Science, Marking a Groundbreaking First for Black Scholars at UNC Chapel Hill
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- South Africa Posthumously Awards Senior Counsel Title to Duma Nokwe, the Nation’s First Black Advocate of the Supreme Court
- At 100, William Greason Gets Honoured by Dartmouth for Trailblazing Career as Oklahoma’s First Black Pro Baseball Player
- Blue Plaque Salutes Jack Leslie, England’s First Black Football Call-Up, a Century After His Overdue Recognition
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Featured Story
South Africa Posthumously Awards Senior Counsel Title to Duma Nokwe, the Nation’s First Black Advocate of the Supreme Court
Read More: South Africa Posthumously Awards Senior Counsel Title to Duma Nokwe, the Nation’s First Black Advocate of the Supreme CourtPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has posthumously awarded Duma Nokwe, South Africa’s first Black advocate of the Supreme Court, with the honorary title of Senior Counsel.
History
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Wilberforce Mfum, Ghana’s first AFCON goalscorer and football icon, has passed away at 88. Learn about his remarkable life and legacy.
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Discover the inspiring story of Milton C. Alford, a pioneering Black firefighter who helped integrate the Houston Fire Department in 1955, breaking racial barriers with courage and dedication.