Author: Yaw Agbey
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Russell Westbrook becomes the first NBA player to achieve 200 triple-doubles, cementing his legacy as a basketball legend.
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Shelia Hall makes history as Chilton County’s first Black female Democrat commissioner, bringing healthcare expertise and a commitment to community service to local government.
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Brittani McLaurin makes history as TCU’s first Black Spirit Director, leading the Showgirls to greater diversity and inspiring change in university athletics.
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Clement Isaac “Ike” Quartey Snr, Ghana’s first Olympian and a first Black African to win an Olympic medal, is honored by the Ghana Olympic Committee for his pioneering legacy in African sports.
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Ashlei Spivey becomes the first Black woman elected to the Nebraska Legislature since 2017, aiming to bring policy changes and community investment to District 13.
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Felicia and Winchel Elibert create Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza, Kingdom Corners, inspiring local businesses and the community.
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Albany Technical College honors Dr. Walter Carl Gordon Jr., the first Black surgeon at Phoebe, with a dedicated surgical lab.
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Hayes Edward ‘Big Ed’ Sanders made history as Idaho’s first Black heavyweight Olympic gold medalist. Learn about his inspiring career and legacy in boxing.
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Wes Hall, a visionary leader and advocate for diversity, becomes U of T’s first Black chancellor in 200 years.
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Philadelphia honors Caroline LeCount, the first Black woman to pass its teaching exam, by renaming Taney Street to LeCount Street
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