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
- How Idris Elba’s Role as BBC One’s First Black Lead in ‘Luther’ Left a Lasting Impact on Representation
- Hakeem Jeffries Eyes Becoming the First Black Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, With Voting Rights and Economic Relief in Focus
- Anita Neil, Britain’s First Black Female Olympian, Celebrates Legacy with Photography Exhibition for Black History Month
- David Steward Emerges as the Richest Black Person in America, Surpassing Robert F. Smith with a Remarkable $11.4 Billion Net Worth Built from Humble Beginnings
- Soulja Boy Acknowledges Ludacris as the First Rapper to Fly an Airplane After Bold Claim
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Featured Story
Winfred Hill, Patrick County’s First Black Deputy, Retires After 28 Years of Dedicated Law Enforcement and Community Impact
Read More: Winfred Hill, Patrick County’s First Black Deputy, Retires After 28 Years of Dedicated Law Enforcement and Community ImpactWinfred Hill, Patrick County’s first Black deputy, retires after 28 years of service, leaving a legacy of compassion, dedication, and community impact in law enforcement.
Entertainment
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Discover how Idris Elba’s groundbreaking role as BBC One’s first Black lead in Luther transformed television representation and inspired cultural change in the UK.
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.