Author: Yaw Agbey
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Timothy Lewis, SIUE’s first Black tenured professor in Political Science, leads efforts to expand the Black Studies Program.
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Discover the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum in Warren County, honoring the legacy of civil rights activist James Wilson Kilby.
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Learn how Alabama’s first Black congresswoman, Terri Sewell, honors civil rights heroes through historic Congressional actions.
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Discover the remarkable legacy of Arthur “Buttons” Speakes, Old Dominion’s first Black scholarship athlete, whose trailblazing efforts in basketball and baseball paved the way for future generations of Black athletes.
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Corey A. Thompson becomes the first Black top non-commissioned officer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, leading the 99th Readiness Division with over 35 years of military experience.
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South African wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane makes history at Wimbledon, winning her first doubles title while showing remarkable resilience through personal tragedy.
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Professor Kehinde Andrews pioneers Europe’s first Black Studies program at Birmingham City University, offering critical perspectives on British race relations and royal representation.
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Kimo Ah Yun Becomes Marquette University’s First Black President, Pioneering a New Era of Leadership
Dr. Kimo Ah Yun makes history as Marquette University’s first Black president, bringing diverse leadership experience to transform Catholic higher education
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Discover how 16-year-old basketball prodigy Kaleena Smith became the first high school women’s basketball player signed by Adidas, breaking barriers in sports sponsorship.
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Beyoncé will headline Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show on December 25, 2024. Fans can expect an unforgettable performance featuring tracks from her record-breaking COWBOY CARTER album.
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