Author: Yaw Agbey
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The journey of Rosalind Brewer, who made history as the first Black CEO of Walgreens in 2021. With a background in retail giants like Walmart and Starbucks, Brewer brought decades of consumer retail experience to the pharmacy chain
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The remarkable journey of William Fauntroy, Jr., the first Black civil engineer hired by NCTA (later WMATA). From his early life and military service with the Tuskegee Airmen to shaping Washington’s Metro subway system, Fauntroy’s career left a…
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The inspiring journey of Mary W. Jackson, who broke through segregation barriers to become NASA’s first Black female engineer in 1958. From her early life and education to pioneering aerospace research, Jackson’s story is one of resilience and…
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Discover Antonio McBroom’s incredible journey from a college scooper at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Ben & Jerry’s to the youngest franchisee in company history. Partnering with entrepreneurs Eric Taylor and Phillip Scotton, McBroom now oversees 15 Ben & Jerry’s stores,…
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Explore the amazing journey of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space. From her early inspiration driven by a fascination with astronomy to breaking boundaries as a doctor and engineer, Jemison’s determination led her to achieve…
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Witness the historic moment on May 26th, 2023, as retired Navy Captain Timika Lindsay and her daughter Elise become the first Black mother-daughter graduates of the US Naval Academy in its 177 years. Explore Timika’s 30-year Naval career…
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Explore the historic achievement of Professor Jacob Jonas Nii Klu Nortey, the late founder of Valley View University, as the first Black president of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church for Africa and the Indian Ocean.
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Discover how Virgil Abloh made history as the first Black Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton. Explore the shifting luxury landscape and the crossover between streetwear and high fashion. Learn about Abloh’s rise, his unique approach to design, and…
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Delve into the historic moment as Sir David Adjaye becomes the first Black architect awarded the Royal Gold Medal by RIBA in May 2021. Explore his acclaimed designs, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and…
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The history of C.R. Patterson & Sons, the first Black-owned automobile company founded by Frederick Douglass Patterson and his father Charles Richard.
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