Academia
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Christopher Johnson becomes University of Cincinnati’s first Black, deaf assistant dean, championing disability justice and diversity in higher education.
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Naronda Wright becomes NAGAP’s first Black president, bringing over 16 years of higher education experience to lead the graduate enrollment management association.
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Zimbabwean Mildred ‘Lighting Bae’ Moyo becomes the first Black African woman to earn a Master’s in Light in Performance from Rose Bruford College, breaking barriers in lighting design.
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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.
Science
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Discover how Dr. Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese, Zimbabwe’s first female African doctor, overcame societal barriers and racial prejudice to inspire generations of medical professionals.
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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.
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The Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program empowers women of color in STEAM fields, offering paid internships, mentorship, and professional development to boost diversity in science and technology.
Recent Posts
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- Roberts Settlement Legacy Walk Honors Indiana’s First Black Pioneers Who Founded 1835 Community
- At 71, Tracey Norman Reflects on Her Groundbreaking Career as the First Black Trans Model and “Mother” in the Drag Scene
- Dr. Peter Nwosu Becomes First Black and African-born President of SUNY Oswego, Inspiring Global Communities
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Darlene Goins Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Wells Fargo Foundation, Championing Economic Advancement for Marginalized Communities
Read More: Darlene Goins Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Wells Fargo Foundation, Championing Economic Advancement for Marginalized CommunitiesDarlene Goins becomes the first Black woman to lead the Wells Fargo Foundation, bringing expertise in financial health and inclusion to champion economic advancement for marginalized communities.
Entertainment
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Discover how Kerry Washington became the first Black woman to lead a network drama, transforming representation on TV and inspiring civic engagement through her activism.
History
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Discover the inspiring story of Emma Clarke, Britain’s first black female footballer who revolutionized the game in the 1890s, from Bootle streets to professional play.
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Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor a trailblazing figure in its law enforcement history. Joseph A. Budd, the city’s first Black police officer to achieve multiple high-ranking positions, will have the new police station named after him. This…
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Explore how Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, became the first Black candidate to seriously run for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1980s.
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Discover how Charles Cooper made history as the first Black player drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1950, breaking barriers and changing NBA forever.