Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Jo-Elle Mogerman makes history as the first Black woman to lead the Philadelphia Zoo. Learn how she’s blending conservation, community, and innovation
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Ncuti Gatwa leads Doctor Who as the first Black Time Lord, joined by Varada Sethu in a bold new era for the BBC sci-fi series. Showrunner Russell T Davies defends the inclusive direction.
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19-year-old Dominique Malonga makes WNBA history as the youngest draft pick ever. The Seattle Storm selected the French-Cameroonian star second overall.
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Jenelle Ambrose Dash turns personal tragedy into Toronto’s first Black Maternal Health Week, calling for life-saving, culturally competent care and challenging Canada’s dangerous “colorblind” healthcare system.
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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.
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Christina Jerry, part of the Lae-based all-women team One More Vodka, lands the first black marlin at the 2025 National Games Fishing Titles, marking a major milestone.
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Terence Blanchard becomes the first Black composer with two operas performed at the Metropolitan Opera in just three years, highlighting a new era for diversity in classical music.
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Thobile Ngcamphalala earns the first Master’s Distinction in Topology by a Black South African woman at Rhodes University. Her inspiring journey from extended curriculum to published researcher sets a powerful example.
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Brett Johnson is creating the first global Black-owned ultra-luxury fashion house by redefining luxury with cultural pride and legacy.
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Dr. Sherry Turner becomes the first Black president of Hartford International University, bringing years of leadership, ministry, and academic experience to her new role.
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