Author: Yaw Agbey
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The historic achievement of Alaiyia Williams, the first openly Black transgender woman to earn a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree from Tulane University’s School of Social Work in Louisiana. Witness her remarkable journey, resilience, and commitment to…
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Read about Princess Love’s groundbreaking achievement at the World Poker Tour Championship, where she became the first Black woman to reach the final 45 competitors. Discover her rapid rise in the poker world through dedicated study and her…
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The poignant narrative of Sammy Younge Jr., a 21-year-old civil rights activist and the first black college student to lose his life in the Black Liberation Movement. Delve into the historical significance of his activism in the 1960s,…
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The history-making appointment of Kevin Merida as the first Black Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times and the unexpected controversy surrounding his resignation less than three years later. Delve into clashes with the paper’s leadership, tensions over…
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Witness architectural history as Lesley Lokko, a Ghanaian-Scottish architect, becomes the first African woman awarded the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Explore Lokko’s visionary contributions to justice causes and her…
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The remarkable journey of Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American to run for a major party’s presidential nomination. From her early life and education to breaking barriers in the New York State Legislature and Congress, Chisholm’s political career was…
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The historic inauguration of Wes Moore as Maryland’s first Black governor. Dive into the monumental moment as Moore pledges to confront inequality, prioritize clean energy, and transform law enforcement. Learn about his ambitious policy goals, the significance of…
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The inspiring life story of Reginald F. Lewis, the first Black American to build a billion-dollar company. From his entrepreneurial drive at a young age to breaking barriers at Harvard Law, Lewis went on to achieve trailblazing success…
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The historic election of Hakeem Jeffries as the first Black Congressional Party Leader, leading a new generation of diverse House Democrats. Learn about Jeffries’ journey from Brooklyn roots to Capitol Hill, his advocacy for police reform, and the…
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The remarkable journey of Kristen Hayden, the first Black woman to clinch a U.S. senior national diving title. From making history in synchronized diving to excelling academically at Indiana University, Hayden’s inspiring story extends beyond the diving board.…
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- Janelle Bynum Shatters Boundaries as Oregon’s First Black Congresswoman, Defeating Incumbent in Historic Victory for Change
- Whoopi Goldberg Launches the First All Women’s Sports Network, Paving the Way for Global Spotlight on Female Athletes and Game-Changing Coverage
- Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Malawi’s First Female Ngoni Leader, Ends 3,500 Child Marriages and Champions Education for Girls
- Shoshana Johnson Inspires as First Black Female POW Reflects on Service and Importance of Veteran Education
