Author: Yaw Agbey
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The remarkable journey of Sue Taylor and Farmacy Berkeley, the first and only Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Berkeley, California.
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How Stephanie Terry made history in Evansville, Indiana, by becoming the city’s first female and African American mayor. Explore the significance of her inauguration, her plans for the city, and the impact of her leadership on future generations.
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How Illinois made history in 1973 by becoming the first state to establish Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a legal holiday. Discover the legislative journey led by Rep.
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The groundbreaking achievement of Robyn and Zak Wallace, the first Black entrepreneurs to launch a food truck at Walt Disney World. Discover how their venture, Local Green, promotes healthy eating while honoring their personal mission to improve community…
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The inspiring story of 7-year-old Paris Simone Sherra Epps, who made history by becoming the first African American to be crowned Tiny Miss Princess of America.
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The remarkable story of Alice H. Parker, the historic Black woman inventor who revolutionized home heating with her invention of the first gas furnace.
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The inspiring journey of TaShun Bowden-Lewis, the first African American woman appointed as Connecticut’s chief public defender.
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How reality TV personality Princess Love made history as the first Black woman to win the Celebrity Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. Explore her journey from poker novice to triumphant champion, defeating athletes and influencers along the way,…
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The historic introduction of Franklin Armstrong, the first Black character in the “Peanuts” comic strip, through a new Apple TV+ special premiering February 16th.
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The surprising origins of ice hockey with enslaved Black Americans who escaped to Canada and formed the Colored Hockey League (CHL) in the late 19th century. Discover how CHL players introduced game-changing techniques like the slapshot and butterfly…
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