Author: Yaw Agbey
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The groundbreaking journey of Anika Noni Rose, the first Black Disney princess in “The Princess and the Frog.” Learn about the cultural impact, Disney’s history of diversity, and how Rose’s portrayal of Tiana continues to inspire.
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A Lifelong Dream Finally Achieved On April 6, 1909, American explorer Robert Peary accomplished a long elusive dream when he, assistant Matthew Henson and four Inuits reached what they determined to be the North Pole after decades of…
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Tyler Perry made history as the first Black entertainer on Forbes’ World’s 10 Highest-Paid Entertainers list for the second consecutive year, earning $175 million in 2022.
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The inspiring journey of Althea Gibson, the trailblazing athlete who shattered tennis’ color barrier and became the first Black player to win a Grand Slam tournament. From overcoming racial discrimination to conquering Wimbledon and the U.S.
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The historic moment as 17-year-old senior Amber Wilsondebriano is crowned the first Black homecoming queen at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina, breaking a 155-year tradition.
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Tthe inspiring journey of Abraham Buckner, who has made history as the first Black valedictorian in the 156-year history of St. Teresa High School in Decatur, Illinois. Delve into Abraham’s story of discipline and drive as he achieved…
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The groundbreaking story of Cynthia “Cyn” Marshall, the first Black woman to become CEO of an NBA team. As the leader of the Dallas Mavericks, she spearheaded a transformative cultural overhaul, addressing issues of harassment and misconduct.
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The inspiring journey of November Nichols, the founder of Chémin, one of the few Black women-owned fragrance brands. From candle-making for self-care to building a luxury fragrance empire, Nichols has shattered industry norms since 2016.
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The historic achievement of Starr Andrews, the first Black figure skater in the U.S. to win an ISU Grand Prix medal. At just 21 years old, she overcame health challenges, including heart surgery, to deliver a career-best free…
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The remarkable journey of Professor Joseph Kwasi Agyemang, the first person globally to achieve three distinct PhDs in Accounting. Overcoming financial challenges and earning the nickname “Africa,” he now stands as a pioneering Black scholar at the University…
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