Author: Yaw Agbey
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The captivating story of Zelda Wynn Valdes, the visionary creator of the original Playboy Bunny outfit and a trailblazing African American fashion pioneer. From her iconic designs worn by legends to breaking barriers as the first black business…
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The impactful legacy of Ophelia DeVore, one of the first Black models in America who went on to establish one of the first modeling agencies. Learn about her groundbreaking contributions, empowering talent, and shaping beauty perceptions in the…
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The touching journey of Robert Chelsea, the first African-American to undergo a full face transplant after a life-altering car crash. Learn about the groundbreaking surgery, his resilience, and advocacy for facial transplants, offering hope and a new beginning…
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Simplicity Beverage Company’s Dr. Bianca Kiovanni, the first recipient of the “Lift the 404” grant by the Atlanta Hawks and UPS, shines as a Black businesswoman impacting Atlanta. Blending healthcare and hospitality, her journey from chiropractor to beverage…
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Ellis Infinity Beverage Company, founded by Nailah Ellis-Brown, transforms from trunk sales to the largest Black woman-owned beverage manufacturing business in the U.S. Discover the journey of resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and star-studded momentum behind Ellis Island Tea.
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The story of Abena Akuaba Appiah, the first Black person to win the Miss Grand International Beauty Pageant in 2020. Born in Ghana and raised in the USA, Akuaba’s inspirational journey from facing bullying to becoming a musical…
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The amazing story of Nana Timothy Aye Kusi, the Ghanaian trailblazer who became the first Black person to enroll at Centre College in Kentucky in 1961, breaking decades-long racial barriers. Learn about the challenges he faced, the school’s…
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The amazing story of Sidney Poitier, the Bahamian actor who made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Best Actor Oscar for his role in “Lilies of the Field” at the 1964 Academy Awards.
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How Jackee Harry made history as the first Black woman to win Outstanding Supporting Actress at the 1987 Emmys for her iconic role in the sitcom 227. Explore her journey from sitcom icon to a prolific career spanning…
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The 25-year-old fashion stylist who was named Diane Von Furstenberg’s first-ever Global Brand Ambassador after impressing on the reality show “House of DVF.”
Recent Posts
- Henry Louis Gates Jr. Was the First Black Scholar to Receive the National Humanities Medal in 1998, Paving the Way for a Legacy in American Culture
- 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
