Academia
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Dr. Chika Oriuwa, first Black woman valedictorian at Temerty Medicine, establishes award to support Black medical students and advance Black health.
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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.
Science
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Dr. Alexandra Bastiany, Canada’s first Black woman interventional cardiologist, breaks barriers and advocates for diversity in medicine while inspiring the next generation of medical professionals.
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Discover how two visionary women launched the first Black-owned women’s eyewear company, blending cultural heritage with modern design and social impact.
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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.
Recent Posts
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- Dr. Chika Oriuwa, First Black Woman Valedictorian at Temerty Medicine, Establishes Award to Champion Black Health and Uplift Future Physicians
- Alexandra Bastiany, Canada’s First Black Woman Interventional Cardiologist, Advocates for Diversity in Medicine While Inspiring the Next Generation of Trailblazers
- Carol Edwards Shares Her Inspiring Journey from Britain’s First Mixed-Race Orphanage, Highlighting the Unbreakable Spirit of ‘Brown Babies’ Born to Black GIs and White Mothers
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St. Louis Leaders Push to Rename Courts Building After Clyde S. Cahill, the City’s First Black Federal Judge Who Fought for Equality in Schools and Justice Reform
Read More: St. Louis Leaders Push to Rename Courts Building After Clyde S. Cahill, the City’s First Black Federal Judge Who Fought for Equality in Schools and Justice ReformSt. Louis leaders propose renaming Civil Courts building after Judge Clyde S. Cahill, the city’s first Black federal judge and champion of civil rights.
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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Mary Eliza Mahoney, recognized as America’s first Black professional nurse after graduating in 1879, paved the way for equality in healthcare and civil rights.
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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.