Author: Yaw Agbey
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The groundbreaking journey of Tyra Banks, the first Black woman on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 1996. From achieving supermodel status at 23 to retiring and building a business empire with Bankable Productions and America’s Next…
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The inspiring journey of Jackie Aina, believed to be the first Black YouTuber, who started her channel in 2006 while serving in the military. Filling a representation void in the beauty community, Aina gained popularity by adapting makeup…
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The story of the first Black model to grace a Prada runway in over a decade, discovered by Storm Models at age 14. From struggling with body image to making history in 2008, Dunn’s journey has been groundbreaking.
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The remarkable journey of Malick Bodian, the first Black model to walk in Givenchy Couture. Initially scouted on the streets of Corsica at 19, Bodian’s career took off with his runway debut for Valentino in 2018. His meteoric…
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The remarkable journey of Alton Mason, the first Black male model to walk the runway for luxury house Chanel. Discovered on Instagram at age 17, Mason’s career took off after walking in Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 2 show.
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The inspiring journey of Absalom Jones, the first Black Episcopal Priest, who founded the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. Born into slavery in 1746, Jones overcame adversity, becoming a civil rights advocate and a religious pioneer.
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The remarkable life and legacy of Samuel David Ferguson, the first Black member of the House of Bishops and Bishop of Liberia. Born in 1842, Ferguson dedicated himself to education, founding schools and establishing Cuttington College in 1889.
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The historic appointment of Amber Batchelor as the first Black CEO of the 100-year-old Sumter County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. With over 17 years of experience, Batchelor brings extensive expertise from her previous roles, including leading the…
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The groundbreaking story of Richard and Mengistu Koilor, the brothers behind Two Locals Brewing Co., Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery set to open in the summer of 2023. Overcoming funding struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Koilors aim to…
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The visionary owner of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, the first-ever Black female comic book store on the East Coast. Inspired by a lack of representation in comics, Johnson turned her dream into reality, creating an inclusive space that…
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