Author: Yaw Agbey
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The inspiring journey of Hettie Simmons Love, the first Black graduate of Wharton Business School, immortalized in the children’s book “Hettie Simmons Love: Penn Pioneer.”
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The remarkable journey of Len Tau and Yasmani, Tswana tribesmen who made history in 1904 as the first Black Africans to compete in the modern Olympics. Running barefoot in the challenging St. Louis marathon, they faced obstacles like…
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The remarkable journey of Linda Ervin, the first Black woman to serve as a minority leader in Onondaga County, representing parts of DeWitt and Syracuse. Despite facing challenges, Ervin’s 13-year legacy includes advocating for diversity, social services, and…
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Gabrielle Watson is on a mission to make history as the first black female EDM headliner at the iconic Red Rocks amphitheatre. Learn about her vow, the lack of representation in the genre, and the stepping stones, including…
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The Famous Pirelli Calendar Features Its First Black Monarch, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The historic moment as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom, becomes the first black monarch to grace the prestigious 2024 Pirelli Calendar. Captured by his grandson, Prince Gyasi, the calendar showcases rich Ghanaian culture…
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The story of Natasha Jonas, the groundbreaking boxer who just made history by becoming the first black woman to receive a British Boxing Board of Control manager’s license. From her early struggles to becoming a unified world champion,…
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The historic journey of Mukansanga, the first African woman to officiate at the Men’s World Cup in 2022. Breaking gender barriers in football, she joins a trailblazing trio of female referees at the prestigious FIFA event in Qatar.
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The remarkable journey of Dorothy Dandridge, the trailblazing Black actress who defied Hollywood’s racism. From her breakthrough role in Carmen Jones to becoming the first Black woman on the cover of Life magazine, Dandridge faced discrimination, colorism, and…
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How Ed Hennings Achieved The Feat Of Becoming The Founder Of The First Black-Owned Work Boot Company
The inspiring journey of Ed Hennings, who, after 20 years in prison, became an entrepreneur and achieved the remarkable feat of launching the first black-owned work boot company. From barbershop owner to truck driver, discover how Hennings identified…
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The captivating journey of Sugar Bear, the first Black man to grace the cover of a motorcycle magazine in 1972. From his early life in Kansas City to becoming a renowned chopper builder, Sugar Bear faced racial prejudice…
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