Author: Yaw Agbey
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The 25-year-old fashion stylist who was named Diane Von Furstenberg’s first-ever Global Brand Ambassador after impressing on the reality show “House of DVF.”
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The trailblazing journey of Beverly Johnson, the first Black woman to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974. Discover her impact on the modeling industry, overcoming adversity, and the pressure of being a racial barrier breaker.
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The remarkable journey of Alek Wek, the first Black model who defied conventional beauty standards. Explore her impact on the fashion industry, breaking barriers with her non-Caucasian features. Learn about Wek’s enduring legacy, humanitarian efforts, and her advocacy…
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The historic Emmy win of Quinta Brunson, the first Black actress in over 40 years to receive Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series since Isabel Sanford. Learn about the impact of Brunson’s trailblazing victory on representation in…
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The pioneering career of Isabel Sanford, the first Black actress to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her iconic role in The Jeffersons.
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Discover Afro Unicorn, the viral brand empowering Black girls with a range of products available in major retailers like Walmart and Walgreens. Founder April Showers, the first Black woman to fully license a brand, breaks barriers in the…
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The historic coaching transition as Jerod Mayo becomes the youngest and first Black head coach in the New England Patriots’ 64-year history, succeeding the legendary Bill Belichick. Amid the NFL’s push for diversity, Mayo’s promotion signifies a significant…
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The remarkable life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, believed to be the first Black female self-made millionaire. From humble beginnings in slavery to amassing immense wealth during the Gold Rush in San Francisco, Pleasant’s story unfolds with business acumen,…
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The amazingjourney of Alex Quaison-Sackey, the first Black African to serve as President of the United Nations General Assembly. From his early political activism in Ghana’s fight for independence to his groundbreaking role advocating for human rights on…
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How Ncuti Gatwa, known for ‘Sex Education,’ breaks barriers as the first Black actor to play the iconic role of Doctor Who. From the franchise’s reboot to the history-making Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker, Gatwa’s casting brings both excitement…
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