Author: Yaw Agbey
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The historic moment when supermodel Naomi Campbell graced the cover of Vogue’s September issue, breaking racial boundaries and paving the way for diversity in fashion. Learn about her journey and the impact of her groundbreaking achievement.
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Explore Leta Harrison’s groundbreaking photography exhibit “Black Girls Don’t Wear Red Lipstick” at the Austin Public Library, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the richness of the local Black community.
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The heartwarming story of Krystal Hardy-Allen, a successful businesswoman from Selma, Alabama, who fulfills her childhood dream by gifting her parents a fully-paid historic home. Despite setbacks from a tornado, Hardy-Allen’s commitment to her vision shines through as…
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Mary Wesley’s inspiring journey as the founder of Flowers Just-4-U, Seattle’s first Black-owned flower shop thriving for 40 years in the Central District. Discover Wesley’s resilience through displacement and community support, making Flowers Just-4-U a neighborhood pillar symbolizing…
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The remarkable story of Mariah Brown, a Bahamian immigrant who pioneered Miami’s earliest Black community in Coconut Grove. Learn how she built one of the first Black-owned homes in 1890, inspiring the creation of churches, schools, and businesses.
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The meteoric rise of Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, as he breaks records in the Copa del Rey. At just 16 years old, Yamal’s Messi-esque curled effort makes him the youngest goalscorer this century. Uncover his journey from…
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The trailblazing entrepreneur and the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand. Discover the journey of Afro Unicorn, initially starting with hand-printed t-shirts and evolving into a brand featured in major national retailers like Walmart,…
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The inspiring journey of Gretta Jackson, who, after 20 years with Outback Steakhouse, becomes the first Black woman to own a franchise in the Detroit region. From a part-time server to managing partner, Jackson’s career ascent is a…
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The story of Debbie Montgomery, the trailblazing first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council. From her youth as the youngest person on the NAACP’s national board to becoming St. Paul’s first female police officer, Montgomery’s…
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The historic achievements of BreAnna Boyd, a young black woman entrepreneur honored with her very own “BreAnna R. Boyd Day.” Explore her inspiring journey of overcoming odds to build a mission-driven business providing over 4 million chef-prepared meals…
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