Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Dr. Rose Delores Gibbs, MUSC’s first Black woman medical graduate, shared her inspiring journey at the 2024 commencement. Learn about her groundbreaking career and lasting impact on global health and community service.
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Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. will discuss the legacy of Dr. Matilda Evans, South Carolina’s first Black female doctor, at a Black history event on Feb. 23.
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David Ruggles, an abolitionist and the founder of the first Black-owned bookstore, played a vital role in the Underground Railroad and Black activism.
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Discover how Max Robinson made history as the first Black broadcast network news anchor, defying racism and reshaping journalism for future generations.
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ETSU unveils a new memorial featuring life-sized bronze statues honoring the five Black students who desegregated its campus. Sculpted by Austen Brantley, the tribute preserves their legacy for future generations.
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Dr. Marcus Martin made history as the first Black resident in UC’s emergency medicine program and later led UVA’s first emergency medicine department. Learn about his inspiring journey and legacy.
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Shani Davis made history in 2006 as the first Black athlete to win individual Winter Olympic gold in speedskating. Learn how his victory changed the sport forever.
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Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was the first Black congressman from New York, a civil rights leader, and a key figure in U.S. law reform. His legacy shaped modern America.
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Rita Carter Perry, Jacksonville’s first Black female publisher, founded The Jacksonville Free Press to amplify African American voices. Discover her legacy of journalism and community advocacy.
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The Tucker House in Santa Monica, home to the city’s first Black physician, Dr. Marcus O. Tucker, is now a historical landmark, honoring the legacy of the Tucker family and their contributions to the community.
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- Vivica A. Fox Blazed a Trail as Hollywood’s First Black Female U.S. President in a Live-Action Film—A Milestone That Still Inspires!
- Edward McKnight Brawley, the First Black Graduate of Bucknell, Opened Doors for Generations of Black Scholars 150 Years Ago
