Author: Yaw Agbey
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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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The remarkable journey of Azie Taylor Morton, who defied challenging circumstances to become the first Black Treasurer of the United States. From her early life in a small Texas town to overcoming segregation policies, Morton’s story is one…
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The remarkable story of Allen Sims, the first black male graduate from Sycamore High School in 1924. Delve into the history of the Sims family, including Eugene “Dixie” Sims, a renowned boxer turned owner of the famous Dixie…
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The historic moment when Ron Simmons, the legendary WWE star, made history by defeating Big Van Vader and becoming the first African American WCW World Heavyweight Champion on August 2nd, 1992. From his college football days to a…
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