Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Explore the groundbreaking career of Charles Stewart, Arkansas’s first Black banking executive and champion of diversity in finance, law enforcement, and community service.
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Charles Richardson Sr., Polk County’s first Black commissioner, honored in “Legacies in Polk Government Leadership” exhibit for his trailblazing achievements and community impact.
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Paulina Mefia Denteh makes history as the first Black and female foreigner to receive the Red Diploma at Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University in Russia.
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Quincy Wilson, 16, from Bullis School makes history as the youngest American male track Olympian ever, securing a spot in the 4×400 relay pool for the Paris Olympics.
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Discover how Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is making Disney history as the first Black-character-inspired ride at Walt Disney World, celebrating diversity and representation.
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Henry Frye made history in 1999 as North Carolina’s first African American Chief Justice, capping a career of breaking racial barriers in law and politics.
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Anthony Nesty made history as the first Black swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1988, paving the way for greater diversity in swimming.
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Lena Waithe makes history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing, inspiring change in Hollywood and giving voice to underrepresented communities.
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Charde Salone makes history as the first Black female president of the Carthage Rotary Club, promising a year of purposeful action and community impact.
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Discover how Rachel Talbot Ross became the first Black woman in the Maine Legislature and rose to become Speaker of the Maine House, championing equity and justice reform.
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