Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville’s first Black female City Council member, aiming for growth, diversity, and community development in District One and beyond.
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Orin Scott Hamilton, Austell’s first Black police chief, steps down after 2.5 years, reflecting on his legacy of leadership and service. What’s next for the trailblazer?
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Discover the inspiring story of Capt. David E. Harris, the first Black commercial pilot who overcame racism and shaped the legacy of Black professionals in aviation.
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Philadelphia honors Emma Chappell by renaming Market Street in her memory, celebrating her historic role as the city’s first Black woman to establish a bank.
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LaJuana Jones, Waco’s first Black Chief Nursing Officer, champions diversity in health care and leads Baylor Scott & White to its second Magnet designation.
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Jalen Hurts makes history as the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles, silencing doubters and inspiring a new generation.
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Yvetta Dominique, Fort Myers Police Department’s first Black female sergeant, reflects on her historic promotion, hard work, and dedication to community engagement.
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George Washington Carver National Monument is the first monument dedicated to an African American and a non-president, celebrating Carver’s revolutionary contributions to agriculture and his legacy.
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Garrison McMurtrey made history as the first Black man elected to Minnesota’s Ramsey County Board, securing overwhelming support in a special election for District 3.
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Atiba Bradley, the first Black head coach at Missouri Southern, promotes inclusion, respect, and excellence in sports and beyond. Learn about his leadership on and off the field.
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- How Thomas Jennings Pioneered Dry Cleaning and Became the First Black American to Secure a U.S. Patent
- Vivica A. Fox Blazed a Trail as Hollywood’s First Black Female U.S. President in a Live-Action Film—A Milestone That Still Inspires!
- Edward McKnight Brawley, the First Black Graduate of Bucknell, Opened Doors for Generations of Black Scholars 150 Years Ago
